2011 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 32

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-7 position. To turn on the seat heater, press the "LO" or "HI" position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the "HI" position will cause the seat to heat up quicker. To turn off the seat heater, lightly press the opposite side of the current position. The indicator next to the switch illuminates when the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicle's interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off. Rear seats WARNING Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. 1) 2) 3) A) B) HI - Rapid heating LO - Normal heating OFF - Off Left-hand side Right-hand side The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the "Acc" or "ON" - CONTINUED -