Subaru Forester 2019-2026 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...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Type A multi-function display (black and white)

Turn the ignition switch to “ON”. Press the button. Select “Settings”. Select “Vehicle”. Select “Time/Date” and then select “Manual”. Press the “+” button or the “−” button beside the clock. Setting 12-hour or 24-hour display The clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour display...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Alarm system setting

To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactivation, do the following. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Disarming the system”. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors, the rear gate and engine hood...

Type B multi-function display (color LCD)

Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

Subaru Forester. Type B multi-function display (color LCD)

Press the

button. Select “Settings”. Select “Vehicle”. Select “Time/Date” and then select “Manual”.