2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 112

Keys and doors 2-21 Moonroof (if equipped) switch. 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. 2 To close the moonroof Push and quickly release the front part of the switch to close the moonroof. The moonroof will stop at a position 8 in (20 cm) away from the fully closed position. Push the switch again to close the moonroof completely. To stop the moonroof at a desired position, simply push the opposite side of the switch. 3 1 1) Open/close switch 2) Open 3) Close 200823 moonroof fully opened. Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause an annoying sound to generate at high speeds. If such a condition has been encountered, use the moonroof at the initial stop position of 20 in (50 cm). If the moonroof cannot be closed through switch operation because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-head wrench. For the procedure, refer to "Moonroof - if the moonroof cannot be closed" in Chapter 9 "In case of emergency". Sun shade The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses an object trapped between its glass and the vehicle's roof during closure, it automatically moves back by 6 in (15 cm) from that point and then stops. The anti-entrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped. To open the moonroof Push and quickly release the rear part of the switch to open the moonroof. The sun shade will also be opened together with the moonroof. The moonroof will stop at a position 20 in (50 cm) away from the fully closed position. Push the switch again to open the moonroof completely. To stop the moonroof at a desired position, simply push the opposite side of the 200196 NOTE For the sake of safety, it is recommended that you avoid driving with the The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. - CONTINUED -