Subaru Forester: Maintenance precautions / When checking or servicing in the engine compartment

Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment

WARNING Always stop the engine and apply the parking brake firmly to prevent the vehicle from moving. Always let the engine cool down. Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running and remain hot for some time after the engine has stopped. Do not spill engine oil, engine ..

When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running

WARNING A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, drive belt and any other moving engine parts...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual: Automatic door locking/unlocking

All doors, rear gate and the fuel filler lid are automatically locked or unlocked under the following conditions. For automatic door locking When the vehicle speed reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher (factory default setting). When the select lever is shifted into a position other than the “P” position...

Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual: Select lever

Type A Select lever button Type B Select lever button Models with “L” position Models with manual mode : With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the select lever button in. : Shift while pressing the select lever button in...