Subaru Forester: Locking and unlocking from the outside / How to lock the vehicle without using the key
To lock the door from outside without the
key, the following methods are available.
Locking using lock lever

- Rotate the lock lever forward.
- Close the door.
In this way, only the door that was operated
will be locked.
Locking using power door locking switch

- Press the lock side of the power door
locking switch.*
- Close the door.
*: For details about the power door locking
switch, refer to “How to operate the power
door locking switches”.
In this case, all closed doors, the rear gate
and fuel filler lid are locked at the same
time.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.
Other information:
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position while the
vehicle is being driven or towed
because that will lock the steering
wheel, preventing steering
control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much greater
effort than usual to steer...
Passenger compartment area
Lower anchorages for child restraint system
Seatbelts
Front seats
Rear seats
Power window switches
Door locks
Select lever
USB power supply
Front power supply socket
Glove box
Cup holder
Center console
Button for SUBARU STARLINK
Moonroof switch
Electronic parking brake switch
Auto Vehicle Hold switch
X-MODE switch
Front seat heater switches
USB power supply
Rear seat heater switches
NOTE
F o r m o d e l s w i t h S U B A R U
STARLINK: Refer to the Owner’s Manu
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