Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / SI-DRIVE / Intelligent (I) mode

Subaru Forester: SI-DRIVE / Intelligent (I) mode

For smooth, efficient performance driving

Subaru Forester. Intelligent (I) mode

Type A

Subaru Forester. Intelligent (I) mode

Type B

The linear acceleration characteristic of the Intelligent (I) mode is ideal for normal driving usage.

The Intelligent (I) mode provides wellbalanced performance with greater fuel efficiency and smooth driveability without stress. Power delivery is moderate during acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency. This is ideal for around-town driving and situations that do not require full power output. It provides better control in difficult driving conditions, such as slippery roads or loose surfaces, due to gentler throttle response.

SI-DRIVE

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Sport (S) mode (if equipped)

For all-around performance driving Type A Type B The Sport (S) mode provides the engine power desired by those who want to make the driving experience their own personal adventure...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Example of accident in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy

A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. The airbag(s) will also be activated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal impact similar in fashion and magnitude to the collision described above...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Unfastening the seatbelt

Button Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to unfasten the seatbelt.NOTE When the seatback is folded down, it is necessary to disconnect the connector. Insert a tongue plate or other hard pointed object into the slot in the anchor buckle on the right-hand side and push it in...

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”.