Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 71

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consult your nearest SUBARU dealer .
CAUTION
For the locations of the sensors and control modules , refer to “ Components ” FP89 .
If you need service or repair in those areas or near the front seatbelt retractors , have the work performed by your authorized SUBARU dealer .
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This function prompts the driver to confirm the presence of passengers and cargo in the rear .
This function will be activated when the rear doors are opened and closed .
It alerts the driver by warning messages on the combination meter display ( color LCD ) and beeps when the ignition switch is turned from the “ ON ” position to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position .
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NOTE
If the front or side part of the vehicle is damaged in an accident to the extent that the seatbelt pretensioner does not operate , contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible .
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Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle .
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following modifications . Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners .
. Attachment of any equipment ( bush bar , winches , snow plow , skid plate , etc .) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end .
. Modification of the suspension system or front end structure .
. Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver ’ s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner ’ s Manual .
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NOTE
. This function does not directly detect passengers and cargo in the rear seat .
. This function detects the opening and closing of the rear doors . In this situation , there is the possibility that the following phenomenon may occur .
– It may alert the driver even if there are no passengers or cargo in the
rear seat . – It may not alert the driver even if
there are passengers and cargo in the rear seat .
. This function can be set to on or off by the “ Car settings ”. For details , refer to the following sections .
– “ Car settings icon ” FP216 ( dual
7.0-inch display models ) – “ Settings icon ( Car settings )”
FP231 ( 11.6-inch display models )
. The ON / OFF setting will not be changed even if the ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position .
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