Subaru Forester: Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light illuminates when the driver’s door is opened or when the driver’s door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for several tens of seconds and then gradually turns off under the following conditions.
- when the driver’s door is closed
- when the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
The light turns off immediately under the
following conditions.
- when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position
- when all doors and the rear gate are
locked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter
Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.
The chime stops under the following
conditions.
- when the igni ...
Hazard warning flasher
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park
your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regardless
of ...
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Installing an isofix child seat
Installing an isofix child seat
To install an ISOFIX child seat:
1. Locate the ISOFIX locking mechanism.
2. Slide the child seat into the locking
mechanism.
3. If an upper tether is fitted to t ...
Audio volume and automatic volume control
The infotainment system compensates for disrupting
noises in the passenger compartment
by increasing the volume according to the
speed of the vehicle. The level of sound compensation
can be se ...
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
If you take your vehicle for an
emissions test shortly after the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘ ...
