Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Interior equipment / Storage compartment

Subaru Forester: Interior equipment / Storage compartment

CAUTION

Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.

Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.

Glove box

Rotate the key clockwise to lock. Rotate the key counterclockwise to unlock. To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly upward...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Brake fluid level warning

This light illuminates when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and with the parking brake fully released. If the brake system warning light should illuminate while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Operation

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The following airbags deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. Driver’s SRS side airbag Front passenger’s SRS side airbag SRS curtain airbag (right-hand side) SRS curtain airbag (left-hand side) Therefore, they may not both deploy in the same accident...

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.