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: If the light illuminates steadily

If the light illuminates steadily while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. NOTE This light also illuminates when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) name is used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seatbelts. This vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system which consists of seven airbags. The configurations are as follows. Driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags Driver’s and front passenger’s side airbags Curtain airbags (for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers) Knee airbag for driver These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt...