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:
Some clips and fender linings must be
removed before replacing the air cleaner
elements or specific bulbs.
Removing and reinstalling clips
Removing clips
There are several types of clips used for
your vehicle.
Type A clips
Turn the clips counterclockwise using
a flat-head screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raised...
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...