Subaru Forester: Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob / Unlocking

Carry the access key fob, and touch the
sensor behind the door handle.
- The driver’s door handle:
Either the driver’s door and fuel filler lid will
unlock, or all doors and the fuel filler lid will
unlock.
- The front passenger’s door handle:
The fuel filler lid, rear gate and all doors will
be unlocked.
Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice
and the hazard warning flashers will flash
twice.
Unlocking rear gate

- Rear gate opener button
Carry the access key fob, and press the
rear gate opener button. Either only the
rear gate will unlock, or all doors and the
fuel filler lid will unlock. Also, an electronic
chirp will sound twice and the hazard
warning flashers will flash twice.
When the door is unlocked using the
keyless access function, only the doors
that were set can be unlocked.
The settings can be changed with the
following methods...
Other information:
The vehicle is involved in an oblique sideon
impact.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle...
Power steering warning light
Power steering system features
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the control
computer and drive motor, from
overheating...