Subaru Forester: Replacing key battery / Replacing battery of access key fob

CAUTION

When removing or reinstalling the access key fob cover, make sure that the plastic part does not come off or become misaligned.

Battery: Button battery CR2032 or equivalent

Subaru Forester. Replacing battery of access key fob

  1. Release button
  2. Emergency key

 

  1. Take out the emergency key.

    Subaru Forester. Replacing battery of access key fob

  2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap to remove the cover.

    Subaru Forester. Replacing battery of access key fob

  3. Take out the battery using a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.

    Subaru Forester. Replacing battery of access key fob

  4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+) side facing upward as shown in the figure.

    Subaru Forester. Replacing battery of access key fob

  5. Attach the cover to the access key fob by fitting the projections and recesses together.

    Safety precautions

    CAUTION Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the access key fob/transmitter when replacing the battery. Before replacing the battery, remove any static electricity. Be careful not to touch or damage the printed circuit board in the access key fob/transmitter when replacing the ..

    Replacing transmitter battery

    Battery: Button battery CR1620 or equivalent Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth. Open the key head using a flat-head screwdriver...

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    Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

    Displays the driving range per gallon of fuel Displays the driving range per liter of fuel Displays the fuel consumption per 100 km

    This display shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset.

    Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

    TRIP RESET switch

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