Subaru Forester: Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the 
vehicle - Remote engine start system (dealer option) - Starting and operating - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle

Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the system starts the vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting.

    Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown
    An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is opened by the remote keyless entry transmitter within a few seconds immediately following remote engine start shutdown. ...

    Service mode
    In service mode, the remote start function is temporarily disabled to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine while being serviced. ...

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    Folding the rear seat backrest forward
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    Security
    It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all cha ...