Subaru Forester: Starting and operating / Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system)

Stopping the engine / Steering lock

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Starting engine

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...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy

The vehicle is involved in a severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof. The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curbstone laterally. An offset frontal collision that is severe enough to deploy the front airbag...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Wiper operation when snowing

Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to the windshield or rear window. If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the following procedure. To thaw the windshield wiper blade rubbers, use the defroster with the airflow selection in and the temperature set for maximum warmth until the wiper blade rubbers are completely thawed...