Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Continuously variable transmission / P (Park) / R (Reverse) / N (Neutral) / D (Drive) / / R (Reverse)

Subaru Forester: P (Park) / R (Reverse) / N (Neutral) / D (Drive) / / 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.

When the ignition switch has been turned to the “ACC” position, the movement of the select lever from the “N” to “R” position is only possible by depressing the brake pedal. For details, refer to “Shift lock function”.

P (Park) / R (Reverse) / N (Neutral) / D (Drive) /

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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...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Automatic climate control operation

When this mode is selected, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation are automatically controlled. To activate this mode, perform the following. NOTE Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Automatic door locking/unlocking

All doors, rear gate and the fuel filler lid are automatically locked or unlocked under the following conditions. For automatic door locking When the vehicle speed reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher (factory default setting). When the select lever is shifted into a position other than the “P” position...

Clock/date screen

Subaru Forester. Clock/date screen

The time and date are displayed. You can adjust the time and date. For details, refer to “Clock”.