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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    A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. The airbag(s) will also be activated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal impact similar in fashion and magnitude to the collision described above...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Auto on/off headlights


    When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the instrument panel illumination, headlights, parking lights, front side marker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are automatically on or off depending on the level of the ambient light...

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    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”.

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