Subaru Forester: Specifications / Vehicle identification

- Vehicle identification number (under the floor carpet of the right-hand
front seat)
- Emission control label
- Tire inflation pressure label
- Certification label
- Vehicle identification number label
- Model number label
- Fuel label
- Air conditioner label
For U.S.A.
The following information has been
compiled according to Code of
Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part
575”...
Other information:
When backing up the vehicle, the front
passenger’s side outside mirrors will turn
downward automatically to provide better
rear visibility.
Push the ignition switch to the ON
position.
Move the select lever to the R (Reverse)
position.
The outside mirror angle moves downward...
After stopping the engine and any door
including the rear gate is opened, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the
steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
When the steering lock cannot be
released
Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch
When you cannot restart the engine due to
the steering lock, check the status of
operation indicator and perform the following
steps...