Subaru Forester: Cargo area cover (if equipped) / Stowage of the cargo area cover

To remove the front cover and cover housing

To remove the front cover Push the front cover to the right side and shorten the bar. Remove the front cover. To remove the cover housing Rewind the cover. Push the cover housing to the right side and shorten it. Take it off the retainer. ..

To install the cover housing

Insert the protrusion located on the right end of the sleeve into the recess of the retainer. Push the cover housing to the right side and shorten the bar...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: 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...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 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...