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

- Release button
- Emergency key
- Take out the emergency key.

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

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

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

- Attach the cover to the access key fob
by fitting the projections and recesses
together.
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 ..
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...
Other information:
Door interlock switch
To turn on the map light, push the lens.
To turn it off, push the lens again.
Automatic illumination
When the door interlock switch is in the
“DOOR” position, the map lights illuminate
automatically in the following cases...
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. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, you can turn
the audible signal off by operating the
combination meter display (color LCD)...