Subaru Forester: While climbing a grade
When driving up a hill, undesired upshift to 4th gear is prevented from taking place when the accelerator is released. This minimizes the chance of subsequent downshifting to a lower gear when accelerating again. This prevents repeated upshifting and downshifting resulting in a smoother operation of the vehicle.
NOTE
The transmission may downshift to 2nd
or 1st gear, depending on the way the
accelerator pedal is pressed to accelerate
the vehicle again.
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 ...
While going down a hill
When you are descending a hill or any
other slope while braking with the
“SPORT” mode selected, the transmission
may downshift to 3rd or 2nd gear depending
on how hard you depress the brak ...
See also:
Trip information
Without Display Audio system
Push the “DISP” button to display
trip information.
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
With Display Audio system
Push the “DI ...
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
The vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system
works with the vehicle's infotainment system. The DVD player is part of the front
radio. The RSE system includes ...
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD) player (Type
B)
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD) player (Type
B)
1. XM band select button
2. CD insert slot
3. CD EJECT button
4. TUNE/SCROLL and AUDIO control knob
5. Radio station preset buttons ...
