Subaru Forester: Continuously variable transmission / P (Park) / R (Reverse) / N (Neutral) / D (Drive) /

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. Do not hold the vehicle with only the mechanical friction of the transmission.

To shift the select lever from the “P” position to any other position, you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the select lever. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started.

Select lever

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R (Reverse)

This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the “R” position while pressing the select lever button in...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Type B


Driver’s side temperature control dial (Refer to “Automatic climate control operation” and/or “Temperature control”) AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic climate control operation”) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air conditioner control”) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air inlet selection”) MAX A/C button (Refer to “MAX A/C mode (for type B and C)”) Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting”) Rear window defogger button and outside mirror defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer”) Passenger’s side temperature control dial (Refer to “Temperature control”) SYNC button (Refer to “SYNC mode (type B)”) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan speed control”) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to “Airflow mode selection”) ON/OFF button (Refer to “Automatic climate control operation”) NOTE The climate control screen is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD)...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Alarm system operation


When the alarm system is armed, it is triggered by the opening any of the doors, the rear gate or engine hood. The alarm system will activate the following alarms when triggered. The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30 seconds. The hazard warning flashers will flash for 30 seconds...

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NOTE

You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.

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