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

Type A
- Upshift indicator
- Downshift indicator
- 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 (type A)
Sport (S) mode
Intelligent (I)..
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...
Other information:
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...
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)...