Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Appearance care / Exterior care / Washing / Using a warm water washer

Subaru Forester: Washing / Using a warm water washer

Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm) or more between the washer nozzle and the vehicle.
Do not wash the same area continuously.
If a stain will not come out easily, wash by hand. Some warm water washers are of the high temperature, high pressure type, and they can damage or deform the resin parts such as moldings, or cause water to leak into the vehicle.

Waxing and polishing

Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing and polishing. Use a good quality polish and wax and apply them according to the manufacturer’s instructions...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Alloy wheels

Alloy wheels can be scratched and damaged easily. Handle them carefully to maintain their appearance, performance, and safety. When any of the wheels are removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire, always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km)...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Seat heater (if equipped)

The seat heater is equipped in the front seats or rear seats (window side seating position). The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Safety precautions CAUTION People with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low temperatures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time...

Average vehicle speed

Subaru Forester. Average vehicle speed

When units in miles is selected When units in km is selected

This display shows the average vehicle speed since the trip meter was last reset. Pressing the TRIP RESET switch toggles the display between the average vehicle speed corresponding to the A trip meter display and the average vehicle speed corresponding to the B trip meter display. When either of the trip meter displays is reset, the corresponding average vehicle speed value is also reset.