Instruments and controls -> Tilt telescopic steering wheel for Your Subaru Forester SUV 2024

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deiced completely before that time, press  
the control switch to turn them off.  
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If the windshield is covered with  
snow, remove the snow so that the  
windshield wiper deicer works effec-  
tively.  
While the defogger and deicer sys-  
tem is in the continuous operation  
mode:  
– If the vehicle speed remains at 9  
mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15  
minutes, the windshield wiper  
deicer system automatically  
stops operating. However, the  
rear window defogger system  
and outside mirror defogger sys-  
tem maintain continuous opera-  
tion in this condition.  
– If the vehicle battery voltage  
drops below the permissible le-  
vel, continuous operation of the  
defogger system and deicer sys-  
tem is canceled and the system  
stops operating.  
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wheel  
It is possible for the defogger and deicer  
system to be set to continuous operation  
mode by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your  
SUBARU dealer for details. Also, it is  
possible to set the defogger and deicer  
system for the continuous operation mode.  
For details, refer to “Vehicle Setting”  
P199.  
WARNING  
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Do not adjust the steering wheel  
tilt/telescopic position while driv-  
ing. This may cause loss of  
vehicle control and result in per-  
sonal injury.  
If the lever cannot be raised to the  
fixed position, adjust the steering  
wheel again. It is dangerous to  
drive without locking the steering  
wheel. This may cause loss of  
vehicle control and result in per-  
sonal injury.  
CAUTION  
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To prevent the battery from being  
discharged, do not operate the  
defogger and deicer system con-  
tinuously for any longer than  
necessary.  
Do not use sharp instruments or  
window cleaner containing abra-  
sives to clean the inner surface of  
the rear window. They may da-  
mage the conductors printed on  
the window.  
NOTE  
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Turn on the defogger and deicer  
system if the wipers are frozen to  
the windshield.  
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& Heated Steering Wheel sys-  
CAUTION  
tem (if equipped)  
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Use the Heated Steering Wheel  
system with the engine running.  
Otherwise, the battery voltage  
may drop below the permissible  
level and it may not be possible to  
start the engine.  
The Heated Steering Wheel system  
warms the steering wheel at a constant  
temperature.  
There is a possibility that people  
with delicate skin may suffer  
slight burns even at low tempera-  
tures if they use the Heated  
Steering Wheel for a long period  
of time. When using the Heated  
Steering Wheel, always be sure to  
warn the persons concerned.  
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Tilt adjustment  
Telescopic adjustment  
Tilt/telescopic lock lever  
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to  
“Seats” P30.  
2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.  
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired  
level.  
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering  
wheel in place.  
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is  
securely locked by moving it up and  
down, and forward and backward.  
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Do not cover the Heated Steering  
Wheel with an object such as a  
steering wheel cover. Doing so  
may cause the Heated Steering  
Wheel to overheat.  
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Heated Steering Wheel switch  
Indicator light  
Heated area  
Do not spill liquid on the steering  
wheel. If liquid is spilled, wipe it  
off immediately and dry it before  
using the Heated Steering Wheel  
system.  
To turn on the Heated Steering Wheel  
system, pull the Heated Steering Wheel  
switch when the ignition switch is in the  
“ON” or “ACC” position. Then the steering  
wheel will be warmed and the indicator  
light on the switch will illuminate. To turn off  
the Heated Steering Wheel system, pull  
the switch again. Then the indicator light  
will turn off.  
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NOTE  
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If the surface temperature of the  
steering wheel is approximately  
above 1048F (408C) when the switch  
is turned on, the system will not heat  
the steering wheel. Then, the indica-  
tor light will continue to illuminate.  
The Heated Steering Wheel system  
will automatically turn off approxi-  
mately 30 minutes after the system  
has been turned on.  
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The temperature of the Heated Steer-  
ing Wheel system cannot be ad-  
justed.  
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.