Subaru Forester: Operation during cold weather / Opening rear gate (models with power rear gate)

Refueling in cold weather

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..

Driving on snowy and icy roads

To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, highspeed driving, and sharp turning when driving on snowy or icy roads...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: X-MODE indicator light (if equipped) / Hill descent control indicator light (if equipped)

X-MODE indicator light (if equipped) Type A combination meter X-MODE indicator Type B combination meter X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode) X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes) X-MODE indicator or D.SNOW/MUD mode indicator SNOW/DIRT mode indicator This indicator appears while the X-MODE is activated...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Manual rear gate

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using any of the following systems. Power door locking switch: Refer to “Locking and unlocking from the inside”. Keyless access with the push-button start system (if equipped): Refer to “Keyless access with push-button start system”...