Subaru Forester: Shifting speeds
Manual transmission
Manual transmission The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed, 5-forward-speed and 1-reverse- speed transmission. The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob. When shifting f ...Recommended shifting speeds
The best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table. ...See also:
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
If the load on the front axle is reduced when pulling away on a steep uphill
slope, the front wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS recognizes this and brakes
the wheels accordingly. The rear wh ...
Compass Zone Selection
In most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate for this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this: ...
Tpm system messages
When a problem is detected, the warning lamp
will illuminate or flash. A text message will be
displayed. Until the fault is rectified, the
warnings will be repeated each time the
ignition is switc ...