Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Continuously variable transmission / P (Park) / R (Reverse) / N (Neutral) / D (Drive) / / N (Neutral)D (Drive)

Subaru Forester: P (Park) / R (Reverse) / N (Neutral) / D (Drive) / / 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.

Avoid coasting with the transmission in neutral. Engine braking has no effect in this condition.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the select lever in the “N” (neutral) position. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.

R (Reverse)

This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N”..

D (Drive)

This position is for normal driving. The transmission shifts automatically and continuously into a suitable gear according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require...

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