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 2019-2023 Owners Manual: When a user is not recognized

In the following case, user recognition may not be possible and “User recognition stopped” may be displayed. There is an object blocking the camera. Remove the obstacle and follow the reference procedure to perform user recognition again. Refer to “Repeat facial scan”...

Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual: To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold function

Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal when all of the following conditions are met. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold function will operate. Driver’s door is closed. The driver’s seatbelt is fastened. The select lever is in a position other than the “P” position...