Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual / Appearance care / Cleaning the interior / Synthetic leather upholstery

Subaru Forester: Cleaning the interior / Synthetic leather upholstery

The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap or detergent and water, after first vacuuming or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic leather materials may be used when necessary.

CAUTION

Strong cleaning agents such as solvents, paint thinners, window cleaner or fuel must never be used on leather or synthetic interior materials. Doing so could damage the surface and cause the color to deteriorate.

Leather seat materials

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Water repellent seat material (if equipped) / Seatbelt

Water repellent seat material The water repellency of the seat fabric will decrease over time. Do not apply additional water repellent coating. Seatbelt For details about how to clean the seatbelt, refer to “Seatbelt maintenance”...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual: General information

California Perchlorate Advisory Certain vehicle components, such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and keyless entry transmitter batteries, may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal...

Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual: Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

Operating range The system warns the driver of dangers as follows. If the system detects a vehicle in the blind spot, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will illuminate. BSD/RCTA approach indicator light If the driver operates the turn signal lever in the direction which the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminating, the corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will flash...

Windshield wiper and washer switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.