Get In case of emergency Guide for Subaru Forester SUV 2024

In case of emergency

9-7. Towing..............................................................435

Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes ............ 435

Using a flat-bed truck......................................... 438

Towing with all wheels on the ground................. 438

9-8. Access key fob – if access key fob does

not operate properly .....................................439

Locking and unlocking....................................... 440

Switching power status ...................................... 440

Starting engine .................................................. 440

9-9. Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be

opened ...........................................................441

9-10. Moonroof (if equipped) – if the moonroof

does not close...............................................442

9-11. If your vehicle is involved in an accident....442

9-1. If you park your vehicle in case of

an emergency................................................ 424

9-2. Maintenance tools .......................................... 424

Under the rear floor ............................................424

9-3. Temporary spare tire ...................................... 425

9-4. Flat tires .......................................................... 426

Changing a flat tire .............................................426

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(U.S.-spec. models)...........................................430

9-5. Jump starting.................................................. 432

How to jump start...............................................432

9-6. Engine overheating ........................................ 434

If steam is coming from the engine

compartment ....................................................434

If no steam is coming from the engine

compartment ....................................................434

Automatic door locking/unlocking operation

when involved in an accident ........................... 443

9

If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency

424

NOTE

9-1. If you park your vehicle in

case of an emergency

9-2. Maintenance tools

When the hazard warning flasher is on,

the turn signals do not work.

Your vehicle is equipped with the following

maintenance tools.

.

Jack

Jack handle

Screwdriver

Towing hook (eye bolt)

Wheel nut wrench

& Under the rear floor

The maintenance tools are stored as

shown in the following illustrations.

The hazard warning flasher should be

used in day or night to warn other drivers

when you have to park your vehicle under

emergency conditions.

Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to

safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.

The hazard warning flasher can be acti-

vated regardless of the ignition switch

position.

Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the

hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it off

by pushing the switch again.

When the hazard warning flasher are

flashing, the corresponding turn signal

indicator will also flash.

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9-3. Temporary spare tire

WARNING

.

Never tow a trailer when the

temporary spare tire is used.

The temporary spare tire is not

designed to sustain the towing

load. Use of the temporary spare

tire when towing can result in

failure of the spare tire and/or

less stability of the vehicle and

may lead to an accident.

1

2

3

4

Wheel nut wrench

Screwdriver

Jack

.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

original pressure sensor/trans-

mitter being transferred, the low

tire pressure warning light will

illuminate steadily after blinking

for approximately one minute.

This indicates the tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) is un-

able to monitor all four road

wheels. Contact your SUBARU

dealer as soon as possible for

tire and sensor replacement and/

or system resetting.

Towing hook (eye bolt)

NOTE

.

For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat

tires” �P426.

.

The following items may be different

depending on the model.

– The shape of the storage com-

partment

– The locations of some mainte-

nance tools

1

Under-floor storage compartment. Refer

to “Under-floor storage compartment”

�P296.

2

3

4

Jack handle

Spare tire

Tool bucket

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426

.

Do not use two or more temporary

spare tires at the same time.

Do not drive over obstacles. This tire

has a smaller diameter, so road clear-

ance is reduced.

9-4. Flat tires

CAUTION

Never use any temporary spare tire

other than the original. Using other

sizes may result in severe mechan-

ical damage to the drivetrain of your

vehicle.

If you have a flat tire while driving, never

brake suddenly; keep driving straight

ahead while gradually reducing speed.

Then slowly pull off the road to a safe

place.

The temporary spare tire is smaller and

lighter than a conventional tire and is

designed for emergency use only. Re-

move the temporary spare tire and re-

install the conventional tire as soon as

possible because the spare tire is de-

signed only for temporary use.

& Changing a flat tire

WARNING

.

Use only the jack and the jack

handle provided with your vehi-

cle. The jack supplied with the

vehicle is designed only for chan-

ging a tire. Never put any part of

your body under the vehicle while

the vehicle is being supported by

the jack. Doing so could result in

serious injury or death.

Check the inflation pressure of the tem-

porary spare tire periodically to keep the

tire ready for use. For the correct tire

pressure, refer to “Temporary spare tires”

�P505.

1

2

Tread wear indicator bar

Indicator location mark

.

When the wear indicator appears on

the tread, replace the tire.

When using the temporary spare tire, note

the following.

.

Do not jack up the vehicle on an

incline or a loose road surface.

The jack can come out of the

jacking point or sink into the

ground and this can result in

serious injury or death.

The temporary spare tire must be used

only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire

gets punctured, replace the wheel with

a rear wheel and install the temporary

spare tire in place of the removed rear

wheel.

.

Drive with caution when the temporary

spare tire is installed. Avoid hard

acceleration and braking, or fast cor-

nering, as control of the vehicle may be

lost.

Before jacking up the vehicle, be

sure that there are no occupants

or cargo on board.

.

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

Do not put a tire chain on the temporary

spare tire. Because of the smaller tire

size, a tire chain will not fit properly.

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.

Do not jack up the vehicle with an

object on or underneath the jack.

The jack can be unstable and this

can result in a severe accident.

CAUTION

Do not hit and bend the disc rotor

backing plate when removing and

installing the tire. A bent backing

plate may scrape against the disc

rotor and cause noise while the

vehicle is in motion.

Always turn off the engine before

raising the flat tire off the ground

using the jack. Never swing or

push the vehicle supported with

the jack. The jack can come out of

the jacking point due to a jolt and

this can result in serious injury or

death.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-

ever possible, then stop the engine.

2. Apply the parking brake securely and

shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)

position.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and

unload all occupants and luggage from

the vehicle.

.

All passengers must exit the

vehicle before you raise it with

the jack. Raising the vehicle with

someone inside of it could result

in serious injury or death.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear

of the tire diagonally opposite the flat

tire.

5. Take out the jack, jack handle and

wheel nut wrench.

Do not start the vehicle while it is

supported by the jack. Doing so

could result in serious injury or

death.

The tools and spare tire are stored

under the floor of the cargo area. Refer

to “Maintenance tools” �P424.

NOTE

Make sure that the jack is well lubri-

cated before using it.

NOTE

Contact a SUBARU dealer when jacking

up the vehicle using a garage jack.

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428

6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the

attaching bolt counterclockwise, then

take the spare tire out.

7. If your vehicle has wheel covers, after

your hands are protected by gloves,

grasp the wheel cover spokes and pull

toward you to remove the wheel cover.

8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel

nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

NOTE

If the spare tire provided in your vehicle

is a temporary spare tire, carefully read

“Temporary spare tire” �P425 and

strictly follow the instructions.

Jack-up points

9. Place the jack under the side sill at the

front or rear jack-up point closest to the

flat tire.

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11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat

tire.

CAUTION

If the threaded part was damaged,

we recommend that you immedi-

ately contact your SUBARU dealer.

13. Put on the spare tire. Replace the

wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not use oil or grease on the wheel

studs or nuts when the spare tire is

installed. This could cause the nuts

to become loose and lead to an

accident.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

14. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

to lower the vehicle.

12. Before putting the spare tire on, clean

the mounting surface of the wheel and

hub with a cloth.

10. Insert the jack handle into the jack-

screw, and turn the handle until the tire

clears the ground. Do not raise the

vehicle higher than necessary.

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Flat tires

430

WARNING

Never place a tire or tire changing

tools in the passenger compartment

after changing wheels. In a sudden

stop or collision, loose equipment

could strike occupants and cause

injury. Store the tire and all tools in

the proper place.

& Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.

models)

1

Support holder

15. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely

tighten the wheel nuts to the specified

torque, following the tightening order in

the illustration.

16. Store the flat tire in the spare tire

compartment. Install with the support

holder facing upward and secure the

flat tire by firmly tightening the attach-

ing bolt.

For the wheel nut tightening torque,

refer to “Tires” �P504. Never use your

foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe

extension on the wrench because you

may exceed the specified torque. Have

the wheel nut torque checked at the

nearest automotive service facility.

NOTE

If you cannot fix the flat tire firmly, try

turning the support holder upside

down.

17. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel

nut wrench in their storage locations.

Low tire pressure warning light

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

vides the driver with the warning message

indicated by sending a signal from a

sensor that is installed in each wheel when

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tire pressure is severely low.

causes the tire to lose air rapidly.

If you have a flat tire, replace it

with a spare tire as soon as

possible.

If the light illuminates steadily

after blinking for approximately

one minute, promptly contact a

SUBARU dealer to have the sys-

tem inspected.

The tire pressure monitoring system will

activate only when the vehicle is driven.

Also, this system may not react immedi-

ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for

example, a blow-out caused running over

a sharp object).

.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

original pressure sensor/trans-

mitter being transferred, the low

tire pressure warning light will

illuminate steadily after blinking

for approximately one minute.

This indicates the TPMS is unable

to monitor all four road wheels.

Contact your SUBARU dealer as

soon as possible for tire and

sensor replacement and/or sys-

tem resetting.

WARNING

.

If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,

never brake suddenly. Instead,

perform the following procedure.

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

while gradually reducing

speed.

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

safe place. Otherwise an acci-

dent involving serious vehicle

damage and serious personal

injury could occur.

.

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealant, the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid sea-

lant is used, contact your nearest

SUBARU dealer or other qualified

service shop as soon as possi-

ble. Make sure to replace the tire

pressure warning valve and

transmitter when replacing the

tire. You may reuse the wheel if

there is no damage to it and if the

sealant residue is properly

cleaned off.

(3) Check the pressure for all four

tires and adjust the pressure

to the COLD tire pressure

shown on the vehicle placard

on the door pillar on the

driver’s side.

If this light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire

pressure, a tire may have signifi-

cant damage and a fast leak that

Jump starting

432

.

Whenever working on or around a

battery, always wear suitable eye

protectors, and remove metal

objects such as rings, bands or

other metal jewelry.

& How to jump start

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12

volts and the negative terminal is

grounded.

2. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, do not let the two vehicles

touch.

3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and

accessories.

9-5. Jump starting

WARNING

Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.

.

Be sure the jumper cables and

clamps on them do not have

loose or missing insulation.

Do not let it come in contact with

the eyes, skin, clothing or the

vehicle.

Do not jump start unless cables

in suitable condition are avail-

able.

If battery fluid gets on you, thor-

oughly flush the exposed area

with water immediately. Get med-

ical help if the fluid has entered

your eyes.

4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in

the sequence illustrated.

.

A running engine can be danger-

ous. Keep your fingers, hands,

clothing, hair and tools away

from the cooling fan, belt and

any other moving engine parts.

Removing rings, watches and

ties is advisable.

If battery fluid is accidentally

swallowed, immediately drink a

large amount of milk or water,

and obtain immediate medical

help.

Jump starting is dangerous if it

done incorrectly. If you are un-

sure about the proper procedure

for jump starting, consult a com-

petent mechanic.

Keep everyone including chil-

dren away from the battery.

.

The gas generated by a battery

explodes if a flame or spark is

brought near it. Do not smoke or

light a match while jump starting.

When your vehicle does not start due to a

run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle

may be jump started by connecting your

battery to another battery (called the

booster battery) with jumper cables.

Never attempt jump starting if the

discharged battery is frozen. It

could cause the battery to burst

or explode.

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(1) Connect one jumper cable to the

positive (+) terminal on the dis-

charged battery.

(2) Connect the other end of the

jumper cable to the positive (+)

terminal of the booster battery.

(3) Connect one end of the other cable

to the negative (−) terminal of the

booster battery.

(4) Connect the other end of the cable

to the strut mounting nut of the

vehicle with the discharged bat-

tery.

Make sure that the cables are not near any

moving parts and that the cable clamps are

not in contact with any other metal.

5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

booster battery and run it at moderate

speed. Then start the engine of the

vehicle that has the discharged battery.

6. When finished, carefully disconnect

the cables in exactly the reverse order.

A

B

Booster battery

Strut mounting nut

Engine overheating

434

engine compartment. Refer to “Engine

hood” �P459.

Confirm that the cooling fan is turning.

If the fan is not turning, immediately

turn off the engine and contact an

authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.

until it stops. Release the pressure from

the radiator. After the pressure has been

fully released, remove the cap by pressing

down and turning it.

9-6. Engine overheating

WARNING

Never remove the radiator cap until

the engine has been shut off and has

fully cooled down. When the engine

is hot, the coolant is under pressure.

Removing the cap while the engine

is still hot could release a spray of

boiling hot coolant, which could

burn you very seriously.

3. After the coolant temperature high

warning light that has blinked or illumi-

nated in RED turns off, turn off the

engine. For details about the warning

light, refer to “Coolant temperature low

indicator light/Coolant temperature

high warning light” �P173.

4. After the engine has fully cooled down,

check the coolant level in the reserve

tank. If the coolant level is below the

“LOW” mark, add coolant up to the

“FULL” mark.

If the engine overheats, safely pull off the

road and stop the vehicle in a safe

location.

& If steam is coming from the

NOTE

engine compartment

For details about how to check the

coolant level or how to add coolant,

refer to “Engine coolant” �P465.

.

Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position and get everyone away

from the vehicle until it cools down.

Contact an authorized SUBARU deal-

er.

5. If there is no coolant in the reserve

tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.

Then remove the radiator cap and fill

the radiator with coolant.

& If no steam is coming from the

engine compartment

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot

radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the

radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-

clockwise slowly without pressing down

1. Keep the engine running at idling

speed.

2. Open the engine hood to ventilate the

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scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-

head screwdriver into the cutout of

the cover and pry open the cover.

& Towing hooks and tie-down

9-7. Towing

hooks/holes

If towing is necessary, it is best done by

your SUBARU dealer or a commercial

towing service. Observe the following

procedures for safety.

The towing hooks should be used only in

an emergency.

CAUTION

Use only the specified towing hooks

and tie-down hooks/holes. Never

use suspension parts or other parts

of the body for towing or tie-down

purposes.

! Front towing hook

1. Take the towing hook, screwdriver and

jack handle out of the cargo area.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread

hole until its thread can no longer be

seen.

WARNING

Never tow AWD models with the

front wheels raised off the ground

while the rear wheels are on the

ground, or with the rear wheels

raised off the ground while the front

wheels are on the ground. This will

cause the vehicle to spin away due

to the operation or deterioration of

the center differential.

2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver

with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not

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436

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using

the jack handle.

! Rear towing hook

1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver

out of the tool bucket. Take the jack

handle out of the cargo area.

After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

.

Do not use the towing hook

except when towing your vehicle.

Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

er operation of the SRS airbag

system in a frontal collision.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread

hole until its thread can no longer be

seen.

2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver

with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not

scratch the bumper. Pry off the cover

on the rear bumper using a screwdri-

ver, and you will find a threaded hole

for attaching the towing hook.

CAUTION

To prevent deformation to the bum-

per and the towing hook, do not

apply an excessive load to the tow-

ing hook.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using

the jack handle.

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After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

about the BSD/RCTA OFF switch,

refer to “BSD/RCTA OFF switch”

�P365.

! Rear tie-down holes

WARNING

! Front tie-down hooks

.

Do not use the towing hook

except when towing your vehicle.

Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

er operation of the fuel pump

shut off function when the vehi-

cle is struck from behind.

CAUTION

.

To prevent deformation to the

bumper and the towing hook, do

not apply an excessive load to

the towing hook.

The front tie-down hooks are located

between each of the front tires and the

front bumper.

For models equipped with the

BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

driving support systems, when

towing another vehicle, press the

BSD/RCTA OFF switch to deacti-

vate the system. The system may

not operate properly due to the

blocked radar waves. For details

1

Rear tie-down hole

The rear tie-down holes are located near

each of the jack-up reinforcements.

There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.

To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the

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438

plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes,

return the plugs to their original places.

3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier

properly with safety chains. Each

safety chain should be equally tigh-

tened and care must be taken not to

pull the chains so tightly that the

suspension bottoms out.

& Towing with all wheels on the

ground

WARNING

Use the rear tie-down holes only for

downward anchoring. If they are

used to anchor the vehicle in any

other direction, cables may slip out

of the holes, possibly causing a

dangerous situation.

CAUTION

.

If your vehicle has a bumper

under guard (optional), be careful

not to scrape it when placing the

vehicle on the carrier and when

removing the vehicle from the

carrier.

& Using a flat-bed truck

Transport by flat-bed truck may

cause the headlights to become

misaligned. In such a case, have

the headlight alignment checked

by a SUBARU dealer after trans-

porting the vehicle by flat-bed

truck.

1. Release the parking brake and put the

transmission in the neutral position.

2. The ignition switch should be in the

“ON” position while the vehicle is being

towed.

3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to

prevent damage to the vehicle.

WARNING

.

Never turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while

the vehicle is being towed be-

cause the steering wheel and the

direction of the wheels will be

locked.

This is the best way to transport your

vehicle. Use the following procedures to

ensure safe transportation.

1. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

2. Apply the parking brake firmly.

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.

Remember that the brake booster

and power steering do not func-

tion when the engine is not run-

ning. Because the engine is

turned off, it will take greater

effort to operate the brake pedal

and steering wheel.

so could overheat the brake.

9-8. Access key fob – if ac-

cess key fob does not operate

properly

.

Drive carefully and do not make

an impact on the towing rope by

suddenly starting.

Use a specific towing rope for

towing. If wire ropes and metal

chains are needed to be used for

towing, wrap the contact portion

of the bumper with cloth to pro-

tect it from damage.

CAUTION

Keep metallic objects, magnetic

sources and signal transmitters

away from the area between the

access key fob and the push-button

ignition switch. They may interfere

with the communication between

the access key fob and the push-

button ignition switch.

CAUTION

.

If transmission failure occurs,

transport your vehicle on a flat-

bed truck.

Sometime damaged vehicles can-

not be towed because of their

damaged condition. In that case,

use a flat-bed truck for transpor-

tation.

The following functions may be inoperable

because of strong radio signals in the

surrounding area or a low battery condition

of the access key fob.

.

The traveling speed must be

limited to less than 20 mph (32

km/h) and the traveling distance

to less than 31 miles (50 km). For

greater speeds and distances,

transport your vehicle on a flat-

bed truck.

.

Locking/unlocking doors (including the

rear gate)

.

Switching power status

Starting engine

In such cases, perform the following

procedure. When the battery of the access

key fob is discharged, replace it with a new

one. Refer to “Replacing battery of access

key fob” �P496.

Use a flat-bed truck if there are

long distance downgrades or

steep slopes. However, do not

apply the brake pedal for a long

time because the engine braking

will not work while towing. Doing

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Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly

440

5. When the keyless access with push-

button start system is deactivated,

press the push-button ignition switch

with the brake pedal released. The

status of the push-button ignition

switch then changes to “ON”.

& Locking and unlocking

& Switching power status

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)

position.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

NOTE

If the power does not switch even

though the above procedure was fol-

lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU

dealer.

& Starting engine

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)

position.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

1

2

Release button

Emergency key

While pressing the release button of the

access key fob, take out the emergency

key.

Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the

emergency key in the procedure described

in “Locking and unlocking from the out-

side” �P134.

4. Hold the access key fob with the

buttons facing you, and touch the

push-button ignition switch with it.

When the communication between the

access key fob and the vehicle is

completed, a chime (ding) will sound.

At the same time, the status of the

push-button ignition switch changes to

either of the following.

NOTE

After locking or unlocking, be sure to

attach the emergency key back to the

access key fob.

. When the keyless access with push-

button start system is deactivated:

“ACC”

. Under other conditions: “ON”

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9-9. Rear gate – if the rear

gate cannot be opened

CAUTION

Never operate the rear gate open

lever with fingers because doing so

may cause an injury. Always use a

flat-head screwdriver or a similar

tool.

In the event that you cannot open the rear

gate by operating the rear gate opener

button, you can open it from inside the

cargo area.

4. Hold the access key fob with the

buttons facing you, and touch the

push-button ignition switch with it.

When the communication between the

access key fob and the vehicle is

completed, a chime (ding) will sound.

At the same time, the push-button

ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or

“ON” position.

5. After the push-button ignition switch

turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position,

while depressing the brake pedal,

press the push-button ignition switch.

Models without power rear gate

1. Remove the access cover at the

bottom-center of the rear gate trim

using a flat-head screwdriver wrapped

with vinyl tape or a cloth.

2. Locate the rear gate open lever behind

the rear gate trim.

NOTE

If the engine does not start even though

the above procedure was followed

precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Moonroof – if the moonroof does not close

442

9-10. Moonroof (if equipped)

– if the moonroof does not

close

9-11. If your vehicle is in-

volved in an accident

CAUTION

If the moonroof does not close, we

recommend that you have the system

checked by a SUBARU dealer.

If your vehicle is involved in an

accident, be sure to inspect the

ground under the vehicle before

restarting the engine. If you find that

fuel has leaked on the ground, do

not try to restart the engine. The fuel

system has been damaged and is in

need of repair. Immediately contact

the nearest automotive service facil-

ity. We recommend that you consult

your SUBARU dealer.

Models with power rear gate

3. To open the rear gate, turn the lever to

the right position.

Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off

system. When the vehicle sustains an

impact in an accident, etc., the fuel pump

shut off system stops supplying the fuel in

order to minimize fuel leakage. However,

depending on the impact conditions at the

time of collision, the fuel pump shut-off

system may not operate.

Perform the following procedures to restart

the engine after the system is activated.

^{If your vehicle is involved in an accident}443

Models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

or “ACC” position.

door unlocking function will be suspended

and the doors will remain unlocked.

Confirm the safety of the surroundings first

and carry out the following to retrieve the

automatic door locking/unlocking function.

.

The doors unlock automatically

while driving.

With all doors shut, the doors

unlock when pressing the lock

side of the power door locking

switch.

2. Restart the engine.

Models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

position.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

the “ACC” or “OFF” position.

.

The automatic door locking/un-

locking function does not oper-

ate.

2. Restart the engine.

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

the “OFF” position.

& Automatic door locking/un-

locking operation when in-

volved in an accident

When the automatic door locking/unlock-

ing function is ON, all the doors will be

locked automatically while driving. For

further details, refer to “Automatic door

locking/unlocking” �P136.

When the vehicle sustains a strong impact

which may trigger the airbags to deploy,

the door locks may be unlocked automa-

tically to enable emergency escape. Gen-

erally, an impact sustained from a rear end

collision does not trigger the airbags to

deploy. However if the impact is strong

enough to deploy the airbags, it can also

trigger the unlocking function.

2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

the “ON” position.

NOTE

Depending on the severity of the im-

pact, the emergency unlocking may not

function.

CAUTION

If the following occur, there may be a

malfunction in the system.

Have the system inspected by a

SUBARU dealer.

Under such circumstance, the automatic

In case of emergency for Your Subaru Forester SUV 2024

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