Subaru Forester: Car phone/cell phone and driving
Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/cell phone, pull off the road and park in a safe place before using your phone. In some States/ Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.
Modification of your vehicle
Your vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine SUBARU parts and accessories. Other types of modifications could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even vi ...Driving with pets
Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle an ...See also:
Using four-wheel drive
Driving on snow- or Ice-covered roads (“4WD LOCK” for full-time 4WD operation)
• Use snow tires. See “Tires” in this section for more information. • Keep an adequate
distance between y ...
Entry by town
If a town name is entered first, the points of
interest listed will be restricted to that town.
- From the Input POI Name screen, touch
Town.
- Enter the town name required.
- Touch List to displ ...
Switching off traction control
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off the traction control features of the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system may be beneficial because the wheels are ...