Subaru Forester: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Rear seats

Clearing the registered seat position with access key fob

Close the driver’s door. Hold the access key fob and press and hold the “SET” button, then press the button on the access key fob. A chirp will sound, and the registered seat position will be cleared. NOTE After deleting the seat position, wait for a few moments before registering a..

Armrest (if equipped)

To lower the armrest, pull down the top edge of the armrest. WARNING To avoid serious injury, passengers must never sit on the center armrest. When using the seatbelt, do not allow it to become tangled with an arm rest...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Sensors

The sensors are located as follows. Interior air temperature sensor Solar sensor The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are not treated properly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior temperature correctly...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 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...