Subaru Forester: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / 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.
It alerts the driver by warning messages on
the combination meter display (color LCD)
and beeps when the ignition switch is in
the “OFF” position.

NOTE
- This function does not directly detect
passengers and cargo in the rear
seat.
- This function detects the opening
and closing of the rear doors. In this
situation, there is the possibility that
the following phenomenon may occur.
- It may alert the driver even if there
are no passengers or cargo in the
rear seat.
- It may not alert the driver even if
there are passengers and cargo in
the rear seat.
- This function can be turned ON/OFF
using the meter customizing function.
Refer to “Function settings and adjustments
on the combination meter display
(color LCD)”.
- The ON/OFF setting will not be
changed even if the ignition switch is
turned to the “OFF” position.
The ON/OFF setting will be returned
to the default setting if the battery is
removed.
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you
want to install any access..
Infants and small children should always
be placed in an infant or child restraint
system in the rear seat while riding in the
vehicle.
You should use an infant or child restraint
system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards, is compatible ..
Other information:
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, the
brakes may get wet. As a result,
the brake stopping distance will
be longer. To dry the brakes, drive
the vehicle at a safe speed while
lightly depressing the brake pedal
to heat up the brakes.
Do not wash the engine compartment
and area adjacent to it...
The indicator light flashes during activation
of the skid suppression function and during
activation of the traction control function.
NOTE
The light may remain illuminated for
a short period of time after the engine
has been started, especially in cold
weather...