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:
Menu list of the Bluetooth® audio/phone
■Bluetooth® audio/phone system functions
Depending on the Bluetooth® device, certain functions may not be available. ...
Rear window wiper/washer controls
For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:
2 — Normal speed operation of rear
wiper.
1 — Intermittent operation of rear
w ...
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)?
OBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized
engine management system. It stores diagnostic
information about your vehicle's emission
controls. It can light the Check Engine light
(MIL) if it ...