Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Replacing key battery / Replacing battery of access key fob

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

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.

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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Average fuel consumption

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.