Subaru Forester: Continuously variable transmission / Selection of “L” (if equipped)

Type A

Type B
“L” is for using engine braking when going
down a hill, etc. To select this mode, move
the select lever from the “D” position to the
“L” position.

Type A

Type B
When selected, the indicator “L” will
illuminate on the combination meter.
To deselect “L”, move the select lever to
the “D” position.
The shift lock function helps prevent the
improper operation of the select lever.
The select lever cannot be operated
unless the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position and the brake pedal is
depressed...
Other information:
To extend the cover, pull the end of the
cover out of the housing, then insert its
hooks into the catches as shown. To
rewind it, unhook it from the catches and
it will rewind automatically. You should
hold on to the cover and guide it back into
the cover housing while it is rewinding...
SI-DRIVE indicator light (type A)
Sport (S) mode
Intelligent (I) mode
SI-DRIVE indicator light (type B)
Sport (S) mode (if equipped)
Intelligent (I) mode
Sport Sharp (S#) mode (if equipped)
This light indicates the current SI-DRIVE
mode.
For details of SI-DRIVE mode, refer to “SIDRIVE”...