Subaru Forester: Parking your vehicle / Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform
the following items.
- Apply the parking brake firmly.
- Put the select lever in the “P” position.
Never rely on the mechanical friction of the
transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

When parking on a hill, always turn the
steering wheel. When the vehicle is
headed up the hill, the front wheels should
be turned away from the curb.

When facing downhill, the front wheels
should be turned into the curb.
WARNING
- Never leave unattended children
or pets in the vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation
of the vehicle. Also, on
hot or sunny days, the temperature
in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to
cause severe or possibly fatal
injuries to people.
- Do not park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags, as
they may burn easily if they come
near hot engine or exhaust system
parts.
- Be sure to stop the engine if you
take a nap in the vehicle. If engine
exhaust gas enters the passenger
compartment, occupants in
the vehicle could die from carbon
monoxide (CO) contained in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
- If your vehicle has a bumper
under guard (optional), pay attention
to blocks and other obstructions
on the ground when parking.
The underspoiler could be
damaged by contact with them.
- The braking power of the parking
brake may not be sufficient when
stronger braking power is
needed (e.g., when parking on a
steep slope while towing a trailer).
The Auto Start Stop system is designed to
automatically stop and restart the engine
when the vehicle is stationary for a short
period of time (while waiting for a traffic
light or in a traffic jam) after the engine has
warmed up...
Other information:
Press and hold the INFO button on the
guidance screen. The top menu is displayed.
Operate the “” or “”
switch to
select the preferred menu from the top
menu.
Pull the “” switch to enter the
selected menu.
Operate the “” or “”
switch to
select the preferred menu from the 2nd
menu...
To extend the cover, pull the end of the
cover out of the housing, then insert its
hooks into the catches as shown. To
rewind it, unhook it from the catches and
it will rewind automatically. You should
hold on to the cover and guide it back into
the cover housing while it is rewinding...