Subaru Forester: Driving tips - Automatic transmission - Starting and operating - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru 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. ...

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    When you press the unlock button, your vehicle will unlock in one of two ways: 1. Single Point Entry: Unlocks the driver's door and fuel filler flap only. A second press is required to unlock the ...

    Types of child restraint
    Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child. Rear facing - Infant seat/convertible seat Forward facing - Convertible seat Boost ...