Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Parking your vehicle / Automatic release function by accelerator pedal

Subaru Forester: Parking your vehicle / Automatic release function by accelerator pedal

The parking brake will be automatically released by depressing the accelerator pedal. However, the automatic release function does not operate under the following conditions.

  • Any door (other than the rear gate) is open.
  • The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.

If the parking brake is automatically released, the electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch turn off.

    Electronic parking brake

    Parking brake switch Indicator light Release the electronic parking brake Apply the electronic parking brake WARNING Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that you turn off the engine. Otherwise, the parking brake may be released and an accident may occur. If the brake system warni..

    Auto Vehicle Hold function

    The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically keep the vehicle stopped even after releasing the brake pedal when the vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at traffic signals...

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    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: High beam indicator light / High beam assist indicator light (if equipped)


    High beam indicator light This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode. This indicator light also illuminates when the headlight flasher is operated. High beam assist indicator light (if equipped) This light illuminates when the high beam assist function is activated...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Reclining the seatback


    Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when the lever is pulled...

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    Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

    Displays the driving range per gallon of fuel Displays the driving range per liter of fuel Displays the fuel consumption per 100 km

    This display shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset.

    Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

    TRIP RESET switch

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