Subaru Forester: Operation during cold weather / Opening rear gate (models with power rear gate)
CAUTION
Before operating the power rear
gate, check that there is no frost or
snow between the power rear gate
and the vehicle body. If you notice
frost or snow etc. on the power rear
gate, remove it. If you forcibly operate
the power rear gate with frost or
snow, it may cause a malfunction.
To help prevent moisture from forming in
the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically
designed for this purpose. When an antifreeze
additive is used, its effect lasts
l..
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, highspeed
driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads...
Other information:
CAUTION
Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
being distracted by the light.
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror illuminates
when the mirror cover is opened...
Seat position memory switch
Power rear gate button
Steering Responsive Headlight OFF
switch
Memory switch
Illumination brightness control dial
Combination meter
Type A multi-function display (black and
white) (page 202)/Type B multi-function
display (color LCD)
Audio*
Hazard warning flasher switch
Climate control panel
Tilt/Telescopic steering wheel
Driver Monitoring System OFF switch
Fuse box
BSD/RCTA OFF switch (page 362)
Auto Start Stop OFF switch
Hood release knob
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
*: For details about how to use the audio and
navigation system (if equipped), refer to the
separate navigation/audio Owner’s Manual...