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.
Stopping engine
Stop the vehicle completely.
Move the select lever to the “P”
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Remote engine start system (dealer option)
WARNING
There are some general precautions
when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “General precautions
when starting engine”...
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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Exterior
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Only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage area from the road surface (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, is severely impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb)...
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Type B multi-function display (color LCD)
Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
button.
Select “Settings”.
Select “Vehicle”.
Select “Time/Date” and then select “Manual”.
to complete the
clock
setting.
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