2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 193

Keys and doors 2-25 . Never try to check the anti-entrapment function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body. The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. & Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses a substantial enough 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 antientrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped. & To open the moonroof Pull the switch to the "OPEN" side then quickly release it. 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. Pull the switch again to open the moonroof completely. To stop the moonroof at a desired position, momentarily push the switch to the "CLOSE" or "OPEN" side. 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. CAUTION . Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof. . Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut. CAUTION Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body. NOTE . For the sake of safety, it is recommended that you avoid driving with the 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) away from the fully closed position. & To close the moonroof Push the switch to the "CLOSE" side then quickly release it. 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. 1) 2) 3) Open/close switch Open Close To stop the moonroof at a desired position, momentarily push the switch to the "CLOSE" or "OPEN" side. - CONTINUED -