Subaru Forester: Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly / Switching power status
- Apply the parking brake.
- Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
- Depress the brake pedal.

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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 status of the push-button
ignition switch changes to either of the
following.
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When the keyless access with pushbutton
start system is deactivated, press
the push-button ignition switch with the
brake pedal released. The status of the
push-button ignition switch then changes
to “ON”.
NOTE
If the power does not switch even
though the above procedure was followed
precisely, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
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...
Other information:
Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection”)
Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control”)
Temperature control dial (Refer to “Temperature
control”)
Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control”)
Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection”)
Rear window defogger button and outside
mirror defogger button (if equipped)
(Refer to “Defogger and deicer”)
NOTE
The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle...
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light
It is mounted in each side of the outside
mirrors.
The indicator light will illuminate when a
vehicle approaching from behind is detected.
The indicator light will flash to warn the
driver of dangers under the following
conditions...