Subaru Forester: Driving tips
- On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill (safely and easily) by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode.
- Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or “R” position.
- Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission.
- Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the “D” position. Use the brake instead.
- The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a problem.
Selection of manual mode
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D” position to the manual gate then move it to the “+” end or “−” end of the manual gate to ...SPORT mode
SPORT mode SPORT mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving. To select this mode, move the select lever from the “D” position to the manual gate. ...See also:
Engine Compartment Overview
2.4L L4 Engine
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑14.
B. Engine Cover on page 10‑9.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil on page 10‑10.
D. Engine Oil Fill ...
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Adjusting the Sound
Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob
repeatedly to display the BASS,
TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, and
SVC (speed-sensitive volume
compensation) settings.
BASS - Adjusts the bass.
TREBLE - Adjusts the treb ...