Keys and doors -> Moonroof for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
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vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury
to a child operating the moon-
roof.
& Moonroof switch
2-10. Moonroof (if equipped)
WARNING
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Never try to check the anti-en-
trapment function by deliberately
placing part of your body in the
moonroof.
Never let anyone’s hands, arms,
head or any objects protrude from
the moonroof. A person could be
seriously injured if any of the follow-
ing conditions occur.
CAUTION
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The vehicle stops suddenly.
The vehicle turns sharply.
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Do not sit on the edge of the open
moonroof.
The vehicle is involved in an
accident.
Do not operate the moonroof if
falling snow or extremely cold
conditions have caused it to
freeze shut.
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2
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OPEN/CLOSE switch
Open
Close
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Body parts protruding from the
vehicle are struck by outside
objects.
To open the moonroof:
To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always con-
form to the following instructions
without exception.
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Do not touch the moving parts of
the moonroof while the moonroof
is operating.
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. Press the rear side of the switch
again to open the moonroof completely.
If the moonroof does not close,
we recommend that you have the
system checked by a SUBARU
dealer.
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Before closing the moonroof,
make sure that no one’s hands,
arms, head or other objects will
be accidentally caught in the
moonroof.
To close the moonroof:
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
The moonroof operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
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Always carry the key when you
leave the vehicle for safety rea-
sons and never allow an unat-
tended child to remain in the
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“OPEN” side or “CLOSE” side.
& Anti-entrapment function
& Sunshade
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.
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.
NOTE
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Driving with the moonroof fully open
can cause an annoying sound to be
generated at high speeds. If this
occurs, 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 sys-
tem is operating.
CAUTION
Never attempt to test this function
using fingers, hands or other parts
of your body.
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The sunshade can be slid forward or
backward by hand while the moonroof is
closed.
NOTE
If the moonroof is opened, the sunshade
also moves back.
For the sake of safety, it is recom-
mended that you avoid driving with the
moonroof fully opened.





