Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / Seatbelt warning light and chime

Initial illumination for system check

Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. For the system check, several of the fo..

Driver’s and front passenger’s seats

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following illustration and sounding a chime...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: To decrease the speed (by the “RES/SET” switch)

Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “SET” side and hold it until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Then, release the switch. The vehicle speed at that moment will be memorized and treated as the new set speed. When setting the displayed unit as “MPH”: The set speed can be decreased 1 mph (1...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Welcome lighting function

The welcome lighting function turns on the low beam headlight for smooth approaching to or exiting from the vehicle at night or in a dark place. The function is activated while all of the following conditions are met. The light control switch is in the “AUTO” position...