Subaru Forester: Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and 
switches - Cleaning the interior - Appearance care - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instrument panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches.

NOTE
Do not use organic solvents such as paint thinners or gasoline, or strong cleaning agents that contain those solvents.

    Synthetic leather upholstery
    The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap or detergent and water, after first vacuuming or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the soap to soak in for a few ...

    Monitor (if equipped)
    To clean the audio/navigation monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth. If the monitor is extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent then c ...

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    Meter needles/gauge illumination setting (models with type A combination meter)
    When the setting is activated or deactivated, the meter needles and gauge illuminate and turn off as follows. Activated: When the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the ...