Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual / Keys and doors / Rear gate / Rear gate drop prevention function

Subaru Forester: Rear gate / Rear gate drop prevention function

The rear gate is lowered by the weight of snow and such, an electronic chirp will sound and the rear gate drop prevention function will apply braking to the rear gate so that it prevents a rapid closure of the rear gate.

NOTE

If there is snow on the rear gate, only use the power rear gate function after removing the snow.

Reverse function

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Selecting audible signal operation

Using an electronic chirp, the power rear gate will give you an audible signal before starting its operation. If desired, the audible signal can be turned off by a SUBARU dealer...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Switching power status

Operation indicator Push-button ignition switch The power is switched every time the push-button ignition switch is pressed. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the driver’s seat. Shift the select lever into the “P”/“N” position...

Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Installing a booster seat

If the booster seat makes contact with the head restraint of the rear seating position where the booster seat is to be installed, raise the head restraint to the extended position. If the booster seat still makes contact, remove the head restraint...

Outside temperature indicator

The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).

NOTE

The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.