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.
This position is for backing the vehicle. To
shift from the “N”..
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:
The tire pressure monitoring system provides
the driver with the warning message
indicated by sending a signal from a
sensor that is installed in each wheel when
tire pressure is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven...
This position is for parking the vehicle and
starting the engine. In this position, the
transmission is mechanically locked to
prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first apply the
parking brake firmly, then shift into the “P”
position...