Subaru Forester: Moonroof (if equipped)
Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always conform to the following instructions without exception.
- Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof.
- Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the moonroof.
- Never try to check the anti-entrapment function by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof.
- Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof.
- Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut.
1) Open/close switch
2) Open
3) Close
The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
To open the moonroof
Pull the switch to the “OPEN” side and quickly release it to open the moonroof.
The sun shade will also be opened together with the moonroof. The moonroof will stop at a position 20 in (50 cm) away from the fully closed position. Pull the switch again to open the moonroof completely.
To stop the moonroof at a desired position, momentarily push the switch to the “CLOSE” or “OPEN” side.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compartment.
To close the moonroof
Push the switch to the “CLOSE” side then quickly release it to close the moonroof.
The moonroof will stop at a position 8 in (20 cm) away from the fully closed position. Push the switch again to close the moonroof completely.
To stop the moonroof at a desired position, momentarily push the switch to the “CLOSE” or “OPEN” side.
Anti-entrapment function
When the moonroof senses a substantial enough object trapped between its glass and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it automatically moves back by 6 in (15 cm) from that point and then stops. The antientrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped.
Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body.
NOTE
- For the sake of safety, it is recommended
that you avoid driving with the
moonroof fully opened.
- Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause an annoying sound to generate at high speeds. If such a condition has been encountered, use the moonroof at the initial stop position of 20 in (50 cm) away from the fully closed position.
- If the moonroof cannot be closed through switch operation because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-head wrench. For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed”.
Sun shade
Sun shade
The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed.
If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.
Rear gate
See also:
Starting
Starting
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to
move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
and can cause serious injury or death.
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Shopping Hook (if equipped)
Shopping Hook
(if equipped)
The shopping hooks are located on both sides of the luggage compartment. You
can hang the shopping bag or other suitable objects on the hook. This hook is not
designed for large or heavy items. ...
