Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 19

INTRODUCTION 15
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WARNING
If you find an unrecognized device on your vehicle , consult your SUBARU dealer immediately .
Any problem or safety risk due to the connection of an unauthorized device is not covered by the manufacturer ’ s warranty . SUBARU also bears no responsibility for any such cause .
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CAUTION
When transferring ownership of your vehicle , delete the personal information registered in the vehicle by performing a Factory Data Reset . For details about the Factory Data Reset , refer to the Owner ’ s Manual supplement for the audio and navigation system .
Note that certain personal information inputted in the Head Unit and the phone number of any paired device will remain in vehicle data logs even after the Factory Data Reset . These data logs are strictly for quality assurance purposes and not viewable by any subsequent purchaser . To have those logs deleted permanently from the vehicle , please contact your SUBARU dealer .
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CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
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Certain vehicle components , such as airbag modules , seatbelt pretensioners and keyless entry transmitter batteries , may contain perchlorate material . Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal . See www . dtsc . ca . gov / hazardouswaste / perchlorate .
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NOTE
You may hear a noise from under the vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours after the ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position . However , this does not indicate a malfunction . This noise is caused by the operation of the fuel evaporation leakage checking system and the operation is normal . The noise will stop after approximately 15 minutes .
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The vehicle is equipped with sophisticated computers that will record certain data , such as :
. Vehicle speed . Engine speed . Engine control information . Shift state information . Driving information , etc .
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SUBARU may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose malfunctions , conduct research and development , and improve quality .
SUBARU will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except :
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