Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light

Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light

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Depress brake indicator light (if equipped)

This light illuminates if the brake pedal is not depressed in the following conditions. The Auto Vehicle Hold switch is pressed to deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold function while the vehicle is stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system (if equipped)

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) is a system designed to help avoid collisions or reduce collision damage when reversing the vehicle. If a wall or an obstacle is detected in the reversing direction, the system will notify the driver with a warning sound and may activate the vehicle’s brakes automatically...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Shift lock function

The shift lock function helps prevent the improper operation of the select lever. The select lever cannot be operated unless the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and the brake pedal is depressed. The select lever cannot be moved from the “P” position to any other position before the brake pedal is depressed...