Subaru Forester: Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system) / Steering lock
After stopping the engine and any door
including the rear gate is opened, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the
steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
When the steering lock cannot be
released

- Operation indicator
- Push-button ignition switch
When you cannot restart the engine due to
the steering lock, check the status of
operation indicator and perform the following
steps.
Operation indicator flashing in green
- Check that the select lever is set in the
“P” position.
- Depress the brake pedal and keep it.
- Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
Operation indicator flashing in orange
There may be a malfunction in the steering
lock function. Immediately contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer.
Stop the vehicle completely.
Move the select lever to the “P”
p..
WARNING
There are some general precautions
when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “General precautions
when starting engine”...
Other information:
Seatbelt warning light / Front
passenger’s seatbelt warning light
Rear seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator
Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator light
Coolant temperature low
indicator light / Coolant temperature high warning light
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
Engine low oil level warning
light
AT OIL TEMP warning light
ABS warning light
Brake system warning light (red)
Electronic parking brake
indicator light
Door open warning light
Engine hood open warning light
AWD warning light
Power steering warning light
Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator
light
Auto Vehicle Hold operation
indicator light
Depress brake indicator light
(if equipped)
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
LED headlight warning light
High beam indicator light
High beam assist indicator light
(if equipped)
Automatic headlight beam leveler
warning light
Steering Responsive Headlight
warning light/Steering Responsive Headlight OFF indicator light
Front fog light indicator light
(if equipped)
Access key warning indicator
light (if equipped)
Security indicator light
Sport (S) mode indicator (if
equipped)
Intelligent (I) mode indicator
(if equipped)
Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator
(if equipped)
Headlight indicator light (if
equipped)
Cruise control indicator light
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indicator
light (if equipped)
X-MODE indicator light (if
equipped)
Hill descent control indicator
light (if equipped)
Low fuel warning light
Low tire pressure warning light
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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...