Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly / Starting engine

Subaru Forester: Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly / Starting engine

Apply the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park) position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the access key fob with the buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the access key fob and the vehicle is completed, a chime (ding) will sound. At the same time, the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
After the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position, while depressing the brake pedal, press the push-button ignition switch.

NOTE

If the engine does not start even though the above procedure was followed precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.

Switching power status

Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened

In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by operating the rear gate opener button, you can open it from inside the cargo area. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using a flat-head screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape or a cloth...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: SeatBelt Inspection

To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength. Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH)

The target area of illumination when SRH is activated. The target area of illumination when SRH is not activated. SRH is a function that automatically moves the headlight beam to the left or right in accordance with the steering angle and vehicle speed...

Outside temperature indicator

The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).

NOTE

The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.