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:
CAUTION
The head restraint is not intended to
be used in the retracted position.
Before sitting in the seat, raise the
head restraint to the extended position.
When not used (retracted position)
When used (extended position)
Head restraint
Release button
To raise:
Pull the head restraint up...
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures
reduce battery capacity. The
battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts...