Subaru Forester: Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly / Starting engine
- 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. At the
same time, the push-button ignition switch
turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
- 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.
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...
Other information:
Select the airflow mode using the airflow
mode selection dial (type A and C) or the
airflow mode selection button (type B).
Airflow modes are as follows.
If equipped
Ventilation: Instrument panel outlets
If equipped
Ventilation 2 for type B and C: Instrument
panel outlets and foot outlets
If equipped
Bi-level: Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
If equipped
Heat: Foot outlets, both side outlets of the
instrument panel and some through windshield
defroster outlets (A small amount of
air flows to the windshield and both side
windows to prevent fogging...
Turn the airflow mode selection dial
and fan speed control dial to the “AUTO”
position.
Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.
NOTE
Each function can be individually set to
the “AUTO” mode independently of the
other functions...