Subaru Forester: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Seat heater (if equipped)
The seat heater is equipped in the front
seats or rear seats (window side seating
position).
The seat heater operates when the ignition
switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
Safety precautions
CAUTION
- People with delicate skin may
suffer slight burns even at low
temperatures if they use the seat
heater for a long period of time.
When using the heater, always be
sure to warn the persons concerned.
- Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates against heat,
such as a blanket, cushion, or
similar items. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat.
- When the seat is warmed enough
or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn off the seat heater.
NOTE
Use of the seat heater for a long period
of time while the engine is not running
can cause battery discharge.
Front seats
HI – Rapid heating
LO – Normal heating
Off
Left-hand side
Right-hand side
To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or
“HI” position on the switch, as desired,
depending on the temperature...
Other information:
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key fob...
X-MODE switch (models with 2 modes)
Type A
Type B
X-MODE switch (models with 1
mode)
Type A combination meter
X-MODE indicator
Type B combination meter
X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes)
D.SNOW/MUD mode indicator
SNOW/DIRT mode indicator
X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode)
To activate
Models with 2 modes
Turn the X-MODE switch to the right or left
and select SNOW/DIRTor D...