Subaru Forester: Car phone/cell phone and driving - Safety precautions when driving - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Car phone/cell phone and driving

Do not use a car phone/cell phone

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 ...

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    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 ...