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: Precautions against vehicle modification

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle. CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners. Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Operation

Driver’s side Passenger’s side SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs. After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed. The SRS airbags can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position...