Subaru Forester 2019-2026 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 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Child restraint systems

Infants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle. You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compatible with your vehicle and is appropriate for the child’s age and size...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)

WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer...

Windshield wiper and washer switches

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