Subaru Forester: Starting and operating / Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system)
WARNING
There are some general precautions
when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “Starting engine”.
If the indicator on the push-button
ignition switch flashes in
green after the engine has
started, never drive the vehicle...
Other information:
Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
Perform the following steps to deactivate
the audible signal. You can also use the
same steps to restore the function...
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR).
The emergency locking retractor allows
normal body movement but the retractor
locks automatically during a sudden stop,
impact or if you pull the belt very quickly
out of the retractor...