Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 315

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WARNING
. For safety reasons, drivers must not operate a charging mobile device while driving.
. Do not charge small devices such as cordless headphones or lightweight cell phones while driving. Due to their light weight, these devices may be thrown from the charging tray resulting in an accident.
. The wireless power receiver can affect some implanted or other electrical medical devices. If you use a cardiac pacemaker, ventricular pacing pulse generator, cardioverter-defibrillator, or a similar device, consult with your physician before using the wireless charger.
CAUTION
. Before charging your device, make sure that there is no metal between the charging area and the mobile device. Metal objects may generate heat and cause burns when placed in the charging area.
. Do not apply strong force or impact to the charging area.
. Do not affix aluminum stickers to or place other metal objects in the charging area. Also, do not charge a mobile device that has aluminum stickers or other metal objects attached to it that may come in contact with the charging area. Metal objects may generate heat and cause burns when placed in the charging area.
. Do not disassemble, modify, or remove the wireless charger.
. Do not place magnetized objects in or near the charging area.
. During charging, do not cover your device with a cloth, etc.
. Do not charge your device in dusty conditions.
. Make sure that no foreign objects or liquids are placed or spilled in the wireless charger.
. Do not place the access key fob near the wireless charger.
. When your device is charging, keep any magnetic cards such as credit cards and precision devices such as watches away from the charging area. They may be damaged.
. Do not leave objects in the trays unattended for a long period of time. The paint on the trays may deteriorate depending on the type of device case or accessory.
. When the OS version of a mobile device is updated, the charging specifications may change significantly. Also, if the OS versions compatible with WPC change, the quick charging function may become unavailable. For details, check the website of your mobile device manufacturer.
. To prevent discharging the vehicle battery, do not use the wireless charger for long periods of time when the engine is stopped.
NOTE
. This function is not available for devices larger than the charger tray.
. The wireless charger and mobile device will emit heat during charging, but this is not a malfunction.
. When your mobile device emits heat during charging, the mobile device’ s protective function may cancel charging.
. A beep will sound when the power switch of the wireless charger is pressed to turn the power ON or when a mobile device is being detected.
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