Subaru Forester 2019-2025 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 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Setting audible signal operation (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)

Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off. Perform the following steps to deactivate the audible signal. You can also use the same steps to restore the function...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Unlocking

Carry the access key fob, and touch the sensor behind the door handle. The driver’s door handle: Either the driver’s door and fuel filler lid will unlock, or all doors and the fuel filler lid will unlock. The front passenger’s door handle: The fuel filler lid, rear gate and all doors will be unlocked...

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”.