Subaru Forester 2019-2026 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 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Rear window wiper blade assembly

Raise the wiper arm off the rear window. Turn the wiper blade assembly counterclockwise. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works regardless of the position of the ignition switch. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning flasher switch on the instrument panel...

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.