Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator / Select lever/gear position indicator

Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / Select lever/gear position indicator

Subaru Forester. Select lever/gear position indicator

Type A

Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
Select lever/gear position indicator

Subaru Forester. Select lever/gear position indicator

Type B

Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
Select lever/gear position indicator

This indicator shows the position of the select lever.

For models with manual mode, when the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the upshift/downshift indicator light up. Refer to “Continuously variable transmission”.

For models with SI-DRIVE, the upshift/ downshift indicators are switched off while the Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected.

SI-DRIVE indicator light

SI-DRIVE indicator light (type A) Sport (S) mode Intelligent (I)..

Turn signal indicator lights

These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal. If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned out...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Switching power status

Operation indicator Push-button ignition switch The power is switched every time the push-button ignition switch is pressed. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the driver’s seat. Shift the select lever into the “P”/“N” position...

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)...