Subaru Forester: Driving tips / Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to save
your fuel.
- Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
- Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration.
Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to
maintain that speed for as long as possible.
- Do not pump the accelerator and avoid
racing the engine.
- Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
- Keep the engine properly tuned.
- Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the tire placard, which
is located under the door latch on the
driver’s side. Low pressure will increase
tire wear and fuel consumption.
- Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
- Keep the front and rear wheels in
proper alignment.
- Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or
cargo.
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dangerous,
or even lethal, if inhaled...
Other information:
Type A SI-DRIVE switches
Type B SI-DRIVE switches
To select the Intelligent (I) mode, press
the “I” switch.
To select the Sport (S) mode, press the
“S” switch.
To select the Sport Sharp (S#) mode,
press the “S#” switch.
NOTE
While the engine is cool, you cannot
change to Sport Sharp (S#) mode...
Alloy wheels can be scratched and damaged
easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety.
When any of the wheels are removed
and replaced for tire rotation or to change a
flat tire, always check the tightness of the
wheel nuts after driving approximately 600
miles (1,000 km)...