Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Auto Start Stop system

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: Select lever/gear position indicator

Type A Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Select lever/gear position indicator Type B Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Select lever/gear position indicator This indicator shows the position of the select lever. For models with manual mode, when the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the upshift/downshift indicator light up...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Rocking the vehicle

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the select lever back and forth between “D” and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best possible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle...

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”.