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2021 Subaru Forester Owners Manual - Moonroof (if equipped)



Moonroof (if equipped)

The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

    Moonroof switch

    OPEN/CLOSE switch
    Open
    Close

Press the rear side of the “OPEN/CLOSE” switch. The sunshade will also be opened together with the moonroof. The moonroof will stop at a position approximately 6 in (15 cm) away from the fully opened position. Slide the switch rearward again to open the moonroof completely.

Press the front side of the “OPEN/CLOSE” switch.

To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- way position while opening or closing it, momentarily push the switch to the

“OPEN” side or “CLOSE” side.

After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compartment.

    Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause an annoying sound to be generated at high speeds. If this oc- curs, use the moonroof at the initial stop position of 6 in (15 cm) away from the fully opened position.
    The moonroof cannot be operated while the remote engine starter system is operating.

& Anti-entrapment function

When the moonroof senses a substantial enough object trapped between its glass and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it automatically moves back to the fully open position and stops there. The anti-entrap- ment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped.

    Sunshade

The sunshade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed.

If the moonroof is opened, the sunshade also moves back.

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Instruments and controls

3-1. Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”) 160

3-2. Push-button ignition switch (models with

“keyless access with push-button start system”) 162

Safety precautions 162

Operating range for push-button start system 162

Switching power status. 163

When access key fob does not operate properly 164

3-3. Hazard warning flasher 164

3-4. Meters and gauges 164

Speedometer 164

Tachometer. 164

Odometer 165

Double trip meter 165

Fuel gauge 166

ECO gauge (if equipped) 166

Combination meter settings 167

3-5. Illumination brightness control 168

Auto dimmer cancel function 168

3-6. Warning and indicator 168

Initial illumination for system check 168

Seatbelt warning light and chime 169

SRS airbag system warning light 172

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator lights 172

Instruments and controls

3-7. Combination meter display (color LCD)

(if equipped) 194

3-8. Multi-function display (black and white) 202

3-9. Multi-function display (color LCD) 208

3-10. Clock 232

3-11. Light control switch 234

Instruments and controls

3-12. Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) 241

3-13. Headlight beam leveler 242

3-14. Fog light switch (if equipped) 242

3-15. Turn signal lever 243

3-16. Wiper and washer 243

3-17. Mirrors 247

3-18. Defogger and deicer (if equipped) 257

3-19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel 259

3-20. Horn 261

160 Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)


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