Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Continuously variable transmission / Shift lock function

Subaru Forester: Continuously variable transmission / Shift lock function

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.
The select lever cannot be moved from the “P” position to any other position before the brake pedal is depressed. Depress the brake pedal first, and then operate the select lever.
Only the “P” position allows you to turn the ignition switch from the “ACC” position to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition switch.
If the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” position while the select lever is in the “N” position, the select lever may not be moved to the “P” position without depressing the brake pedal and pressing the select lever button.

Selection of “L” (if equipped)

Shift lock release

If the select lever cannot be operated, turn the ignition switch back to the “ON” position then move the select lever to the “P” position with the select lever button pressed and the brake pedal depressed...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: P (Park) / R (Reverse) / N (Neutral) / D (Drive) /

This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine. In this position, the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely. When you park the vehicle, first apply the parking brake firmly, then shift into the “P” position...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Turn off display of driving information display

Select the blank space in the menu to exit the driving information display selection. NOTE The average fuel consumption and average vehicle speed are calculated even while the driving information display is not displayed. Even if you turn off the driving information display, the display will automatically turn on when the battery voltage is disconnected and then reconnected for battery replacement or fuse replacement...

Average vehicle speed

Subaru Forester. Average vehicle speed

When units in miles is selected When units in km is selected

This display shows the average vehicle speed since the trip meter was last reset. Pressing the TRIP RESET switch toggles the display between the average vehicle speed corresponding to the A trip meter display and the average vehicle speed corresponding to the B trip meter display. When either of the trip meter displays is reset, the corresponding average vehicle speed value is also reset.