Subaru Forester 2019-2025 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 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Initialize

You can initialize the items that have been set to your preference. Select “Initialize” from the 2nd menu on the setting screen. Refer to “Setting screen”. Select “Yes” or “No” by using the control switches. NOTE You cannot initialize the items if the Driver Monitoring System is not operated...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 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...

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.