Subaru Forester: Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink® (if equipped) / To Operate the Auto-Dimming Feature

Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink® (if equipped)

Display HomeLink Buttons Switch During nighttime driving, the auto-dimming feature senses distracting glare from vehicle headlights behind you and automatically dims to eliminate the glare and preserve your vision...

To Operate the Compass Feature

To turn the compass feature on/off, press and hold the switch for more than 3 seconds or until the display turns on/off. The compass feature will default to on with each ignition cycle...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Examples of the types of accidents in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) are not designed to deploy in most cases

The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are not designed to deploy in most of the following cases. If the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind. If the vehicle rolls onto its side or roof. If the vehicle is involved in a low-speed frontal collision...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Parking tips

When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put the select lever in the “P” position. Never rely on the mechanical friction of the transmission alone to hold the vehicle. When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel...