Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual / Keys and doors / Keyless access with push-button start system (if equipped) / Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob / Unlocking

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

Subaru Forester. 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

Subaru Forester. Unlocking

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.

How to lock and unlock

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Door unlock selection function

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...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual: Climate control screen / Clock

Climate control screen The climate control status is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD). Climate control screen Set temperature indicator (left-hand side) FULL AUTO indicator AUTO indicator Airflow mode indicator Set temperature indicator (right-hand side)*1 Air inlet selection indicator SYNC indicator*1 Fan speed indicator Air conditioner ON indicator *1: Models with the SYNC function only When operating the climate control system, the basic screen switches to the climate control screen...

Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual: Welcome screen (opening animation) and Good-bye (ending animation) screen

When the driver’s door is opened and closed after unlocking the door, the welcome screen (opening animation) will appear on the combination meter display (color LCD) for approximately 20 seconds. When the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position, the combination meter display (color LCD) gradually turns off by showing Good-bye screen (ending animation)...

Warning screen

Subaru Forester. Warning screen

Example of warning

If there is a warning message or a maintenance notification, it will appear on this screen. Take the appropriate actions based on the messages indicated.