Subaru Forester: Door locks / Battery drainage prevention function
If a door or the rear gate is not completely closed, the interior lights will remain illuminated as a result. However, several lights are automatically turned off by the battery drainage prevention function to prevent the battery from discharging. The following interior lights are affected by this function.
NOTE
The default setting for this function is set as “operational”. The operational/ non-operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting.
When leaving the vehicle, please make sure that all doors and the rear gate are completely closed.
The battery drainage prevention function does not operate while the key is in the ignition switch.
Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle...
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Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Windshield wiper blade rubber
Replace the wiper blade rubber according to the following procedure. Slit Pull the wiper blade rubber from the right side in the order of (1), (2) and (3) until the slit on the wiper blade can be seen position. Pull the end of the wiper blade rubber through the slit to remove it...
Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Driving on grades
Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts. When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating...
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Windshield wiper and washer switches
The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
