Subaru Forester: Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly / Starting engine

  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park) position.
  3. Depress the brake pedal.

    Subaru Forester. Starting engine

  4. 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. At the same time, the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.

  5. After the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position, while depressing the brake pedal, press the push-button ignition switch.

NOTE

If the engine does not start even though the above procedure was followed precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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    Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened

    In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by operating the rear gate opener button, you can open it from inside the cargo area. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using a flat-head screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape or a cloth...

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    Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Electronic parking brake system warning


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    Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Using a flat-bed truck


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    Outside temperature indicator

    The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).

    NOTE

    The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.

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