Subaru Forester: Replacing key battery / 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.
- Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap to
remove the cover.
- Take out the battery using a flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.
- Insert a new battery with its positive (+)
side facing upward as shown in the figure.
- Attach the cover to the access key fob
by fitting the projections and recesses
together.
CAUTION
Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key fob/transmitter
when replacing the battery.
Before replacing the battery, remove
any static electricity.
Be careful not to touch or damage
the printed circuit board in the
access key fob/transmitter when
replacing the ..
Battery: Button battery CR1620 or
equivalent
Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth. Open the key head using a
flat-head screwdriver...
Other information:
CAUTION
Do not touch the engine cover
while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand
to slip off the cover and result in
an unexpected injury.
Do not touch the oil filter until the
engine has cooled down completely...
Pull and hold the “” switch to
enter
the menu screens when all of the following
conditions are satisfied.
The menu screen entering screen is
selected.
The information reminder is
off.
NOTE
While driving, the setting items
available on the combination meter
display (color LCD) are limited...