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: Starting and stopping the engine (models without push-button start system)

CAUTION Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than 10 seconds. If the engine fails to start after operating the starter for 5 to 10 seconds, wait for 10 seconds or more before trying again. NOTE It may be difficult to start the engine when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected (for maintenance or other purposes)...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Intelligent (I) mode

For smooth, efficient performance driving Type A Type B The linear acceleration characteristic of the Intelligent (I) mode is ideal for normal driving usage. The Intelligent (I) mode provides wellbalanced performance with greater fuel efficiency and smooth driveability without stress...

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”.