Subaru Forester: Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator

Illumination brightness control

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Initial illumination for system check

Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Braking tips

WARNING Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads. When the brakes get wet When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Wiper operation when snowing

Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to the windshield or rear window. If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the following procedure. To thaw the windshield wiper blade rubbers, use the defroster with the airflow selection in and the temperature set for maximum warmth until the wiper blade rubbers are completely thawed...