Subaru Forester: SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) / Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated

If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)

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If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator This can be caused by the adult incorrectly sitting in the front passenger’s seat...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: If the light illuminates steadily

If the light illuminates steadily while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. NOTE This light also illuminates when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Before driving your vehicle

Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice from your shoes because that could make the pedals slippery and driving dangerous. While warming up the vehicle before driving, check that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other controls operate smoothly...