Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Seatbelt pretensioners / Precautions against vehicle modification

Subaru Forester: Seatbelt pretensioners / Precautions against vehicle modification

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners.

Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end.
Modification of the suspension system or front end structure.
Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual.

System servicing

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Rear Seat Reminder (models with combination meter display (color LCD))

This function prompts the driver to confirm the presence of passengers and cargo in the rear. This function will be activated when the rear doors are opened and closed...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Steering lock

After stopping the engine and any door including the rear gate is opened, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. When the engine is restarted, the steering lock will be automatically released. When the steering lock cannot be released Operation indicator Push-button ignition switch When you cannot restart the engine due to the steering lock, check the status of operation indicator and perform the following steps...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Replacing lost transmitters. Certification for remote keyless entry system

Replacing lost transmitters. If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), your transmitters should be reprogrammed for security reasons. For details, contact your SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters programmed into the remote keyless entry system...

Clock/date screen

Subaru Forester. Clock/date screen

The time and date are displayed. You can adjust the time and date. For details, refer to “Clock”.