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: Before driving your vehicle

Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice from your shoes because that could make the pedals slippery and driving dangerous. While warming up the vehicle before driving, check that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other controls operate smoothly...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: N (Neutral)D (Drive)

This position is for restarting a stalled engine. In this position, the transmission is neutral, meaning that the wheels and transmission are not locked. Therefore, the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is applied...