Subaru Forester: Replacing key battery / Safety precautions
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.
- Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any removed
parts; children could
swallow them.
- There is a danger of an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of the
battery.
- Batteries should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as bright
sunlight, fire or the like.
NOTE
- Replace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recommended
by the manufacturer.
- Dispose of used batteries according
to local laws.
- Mount the battery in the correct
orientation to prevent fluid leakage.
Be careful not to bend the terminals. It
may result in a malfunction.
- It is recommended that the battery
be replaced by a SUBARU dealer.
- Use a new battery.
- After replacing the battery, confirm
that the transmitter functions properly.
The access key fob/transmitter battery
may be discharged under the ..
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...
Other information:
Apply the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton
ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound...
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the
temporary spare tire is used.
The temporary spare tire is not
designed to sustain the towing
load. Use of the temporary spare
tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or
less stability of the vehicle and
may lead to an accident...