Subaru Forester: Starting and operating / Auto Start Stop system

The Auto Start Stop system is designed to automatically stop and restart the engine when the vehicle is stationary for a short period of time (while waiting for a traffic light or in a traffic jam) after the engine has warmed up. The system operates in order to reduce fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and undesired idling noise.

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System operation

CAUTION The Auto Start Stop system is designed to automatically stop and restart the engine for a short period of time during idling. Do not use the system when parking the vehicle normally...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: To activate/deactivate the X-MODE


X-MODE switch (models with 2 modes) Type A Type B X-MODE switch (models with 1 mode) Type A combination meter X-MODE indicator Type B combination meter X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes) D.SNOW/MUD mode indicator SNOW/DIRT mode indicator X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode) To activate Models with 2 modes Turn the X-MODE switch to the right or left and select SNOW/DIRTor D...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Sensors


The sensors are located as follows. Interior air temperature sensor Solar sensor The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are not treated properly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior temperature correctly...

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Clock/date screen

Subaru Forester. Clock/date screen

The time and date are displayed. You can adjust the time and date. For details, refer to “Clock”.

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