Subaru Forester: Remote engine start system (dealer option)
- Do not remote start a vehicle in an enclosed environment (e.g., in a closed garage). Prolonged operation of a motor vehicle in an enclosed environment can cause a harmful build-up of Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is harmful to your health. Exposure to high levels of Carbon Monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness or in extreme cases unconsciousness and/or death.
- Before performing any servicing of the vehicle, temporarily place the remote engine start system in service mode to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine.
- Starting your vehicle
- Remote start safety features
- Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start
- Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown
- Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle
- Service mode
- Remote transmitter programming and programmable feature option
- System maintenance
Stopping the engine
The ignition switch should be turned off only when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling. Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving. This will cause loss of power to the ...Starting your vehicle
Starting your vehicle The remote control start system is activated by pressing the “” button twice within 3 seconds on your remote control transmitter. The system will check certain p ...See also:
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Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
Cigarette Lighter
(if equipped)
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way into the receptacle and release
it. It will automatically heat up and will pop out to its normal position when i ...