Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Seat / Manual seat (if equipped) / Reclining the seatback

Subaru Forester: Manual seat (if equipped) / Reclining the seatback

Subaru Forester. Reclining the seatback

Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when the lever is pulled. When operating the lever to return the seatback, hold the seatback lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.

Forward and backward adjustment

Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat)

When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises. The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat adjustment lever up and down...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Reverse function

WARNING Do not let parts of your body get caught when operating the reverse function. If the reverse function does not operate for some reason, this may lead to serious injury or accidents. The reverse function may not operate if foreign objects are caught in the rear gate just before it closes completely...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: SRS airbag system monitors

SRS airbag system warning light A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) with the ignition switch in the “ON” position. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by illuminating for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position...

Driving information display

NOTE

You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.