Subaru Forester: Stopping the engine
The ignition switch should be turned off only when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling.
Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving. This will cause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. It could also result in accidental activation of the “LOCK” position on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to lock.
AT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the select lever to the “P” or “N”
position (preferably “P” position).
The starter motor will only ...
Remote engine start system (dealer option)
- Do not remote start a vehicle in
an enclosed environment (e.g., in
a closed garage). Prolonged operation
of a motor vehicle in an
enclosed environment can cause
a harmful build-up of C ...
See also:
Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
The recommendations on this page
are the ones we consider to be the
most important. ...
Deleting device
1. Select the “DELETE AUDIO” (type C
audio)/“Delete Audio Player” (type D
audio) menu. If no devices are registered,
“EMPTY” is displayed and the mode
changes to the Bluetooth® au ...
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel
1. Instrument cluster 2. Ignition switch 3. Lighting switch/Turn signal and
dimmer switch 4. Windshield wiper and washer switch/Rear window wiper and washer
switch 5. Hazard war ...
