Subaru Forester 2019-2024 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 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)

Unlock the vehicle doors using the remote keyless entry system.NOTE If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked manually using the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger (if the alarm system is armed prior to activating the remote engine start system) and the engine will turn off...

Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: To help prevent corrosion

Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent corrosion of the body and suspension components. Also, wash the vehicle promptly after driving on any of the following surfaces. Roads that have been salted to prevent them from freezing in winter Mud, sand, or gravel Coastal roads After the winter has ended, it is recommended that the underbody be given a very thorough washing...

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.