Subaru Forester: Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened
In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by operating the power door locking switches or the remote keyless entry system, you can open it from inside the cargo area.
1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim.
2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the rear gate trim panel.
Never operate the rear gate lock release lever with fingers because doing so may cause an injury. Always use a screwdriver or a similar tool.
3. Turn the lever to the right position using a screwdriver.
4. Open the rear gate from outside by holding the rear gate with your hands.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
1. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral. 2. The ignition switch should be in the “Acc” position while the vehicle is being towed. 3. Take up slack in the towline ...Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed
If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch, you can close the moonroof manually. 1. Remove the plug on the roof trim of the cargo area by inserting the end of the flathead sc ...See also:
Rear Window Defogger
REAR (Rear Defogger): Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off after about
10 minutes. It can also be turned off by turning the ignition to ACC/ACCESSO ...
Checking brake pedal clearance
You need a helper to check the brake pedal
clearance. With the engine running, have your
helper press down on the brake pedal several
times and then hold it down with a force of about
110 lb ...
Adjusting the Sound
Press the sound (
) button to
select an appropriate setting: bass,
treble, fader, balance, subwoofer (if
equipped), and SVC (speed-sensitive
volume compensation). Turn the
VOL/SELECT knob ...