Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Seat / Manual seat (if equipped) / Reclining the seatback

Subaru Forester: Manual seat (if equipped) / Reclining the seatback

Subaru Forester. Reclining the seatback

Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when the lever is pulled. When operating the lever to return the seatback, hold the seatback lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.

Forward and backward adjustment

Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat)

When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises. The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat adjustment lever up and down...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: When a user is not recognized

In the following case, user recognition may not be possible and “User recognition stopped” may be displayed. There is an object blocking the camera. Remove the obstacle and follow the reference procedure to perform user recognition again. Refer to “Repeat facial scan”...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Replacing battery of access key fob

CAUTION When removing or reinstalling the access key fob cover, make sure that the plastic part does not come off or become misaligned. Battery: Button battery CR2032 or equivalent Release button Emergency key Take out the emergency key...

Driving information display

NOTE

You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.