Subaru Forester: Interior equipment / Overhead console

Vanity mirror with light (if equipped)

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Storage compartment

CAUTION Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Selection of manual mode (if equipped)

Type A Type B With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D” position to the “M” position to select the manual mode. Select lever/gear position indicator (type A) Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Gear position indicator Select lever/gear position indicator (type B) Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Gear position indicator When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indicator and/or downshift indicator on the combination meter illuminate...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Driving on grades

Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts. When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating...