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 ...
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Making a phone call from list name
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from the list name registered with the invehicle
equipment to make a phone call.
For details, refer to “List names function”. ...
Radio Reception
How well the radio receives stations
is dependent on many factors, such
as the distance from the station’s
transmitter, nearby large objects,
and atmospheric conditions.
A radio station’s ...
Panic alarm
To activate: press button
1 for at least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.
To deactivate: press button
1 again.
or
Insert the SmartKey into the ign ...
