Subaru Forester: Select lever
: Shifting is possible with the
brake pedal
depressed.
: Shifting is possible whether the
brake
pedal is depressed or not. However,
while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”
or “Acc” position, shifting is not possible
if the brake pedal is not depressed.
Depress the brake pedal and move the select lever.
: Shifting is possible whether the
brake
pedal is depressed or not.
The select lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and also has manual gate for using “SPORT” mode or manual mode.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission is electronically
controlled and provides 4 forward
speeds and 1 reverse speed. Also, it has a
manual mode and a SPORT mode.
Do not shift from the “P” or “N ...
P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and
starting the engine.
In this position, the transmission is mechanically
locked to prevent the vehicle
from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicl ...
See also:
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light
The indicator light flashes during activation
of the skid suppression function and
during activation of the traction control
function.
NOTE
- The light may remain illuminated for
a short pe ...
Call volume
The phone call volume is operated by the audio
system’s volume control.
If the audio system is in use when a phone call
is active, the audio system source is
suppressed for the duration of the c ...
Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioner system contains
refrigerant under high pressure. To
avoid personal injury, any air conditioner
service should be done only by
an experienced technician with the
prope ...