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:
Displays the driving range per gallon of fuel
Displays the driving range per liter of fuel
Displays the fuel consumption per 100 km
This display shows the average rate of fuel
consumption since the trip meter was last
reset.
TRIP RESET switch
Press the TRIP RESET switch to switch
between the displays for the average fuel
consumption that corresponds to the A trip
meter mileage and the average fuel consumption
that corresponds to the B trip
meter mileage...
To lock the door from outside without the
key, the following methods are available.
Locking using lock lever
Rotate the lock lever forward.
Close the door.
In this way, only the door that was operated
will be locked.
Locking using power door locking switch
Press the lock side of the power door
locking switch...