ECU SUBARU FORESTER 2019 Quick Guide

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Folding the Rear Seat
Lower the headrests. Pull up on the release
knob on the seat side that you want to fold
down. To return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until it locks into
place, making sure that it is securely locked.
If equipped, release latches are located on either
side of the cargo area. Pull the release latch on
the seat side that you want to fold down.
Getting
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Trip meter reset button
Gauges
Forester
Forester Premium
Forester Sport
Forester Limited
Forester Touring
Immediate Attention

Caution
Informational
Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger seatbelt
warning (Located on
overhead console)
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Power steering warning
Brake system
Hot coolant temperature/
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
AT OIL TEMP
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
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Power Exterior Mirrors
Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to
adjust the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the
mirror. Then return the knob to the neutral/center position.
Power Moonroof (if equipped)
With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 1 to fully open
the moonroof. Press the switch
2 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof
in a midway position while opening or closing, momentarily press the switch to the
1 side or 2 side.
1
2
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HomeLink® 5 Accessory Mirror (if equipped)
The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror
provides three buttons to replace up
to three hand-held radio frequency
remotes used to activate devices
such as garage door openers,
gate openers, entry door locks,
security systems and home lighting.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for
programming instructions or visit
www.subaru.com/homelink to
view a how-to video.
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