Subaru Forester: N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled engine.
In this position the wheels and transmission are not locked. In this position, the transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is applied.
Avoid coasting with the transmission in neutral. During coasting, there is no engine braking effect.
Do not drive the vehicle with the select lever in the “N” (neutral) position. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.
NOTE
If the select lever is in the “N” position
when you stop the engine for parking,
you may not subsequently be able to
move it to the “R” or “P” position. If
this happens, turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position. You will then be able
to move the select lever to the “P”
position. For details, refer to “Shift lock
function”.
R (Reverse)
This position is for backing the vehicle.
To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop
the vehicle completely then move the
lever to the “R” position.
When the ignition switch has bee ...
D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving.
The transmission automatically shifts into
a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to
the vehicle speed and the acceleration
you require.
When more accel ...
See also:
High-Beam On Light
The high&-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. ...
Engine Oil and Filter
Specified Oil
(1) Preferred
Use engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst” symbol. Select the appropriate oil viscosity according to the above ...
Coolant temperature display
WARNING
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked
into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated e ...
