Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Continuously variable transmission / Shift lock function / Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
Subaru Forester: Shift lock function / Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock.
- Apply the parking brake and stop the
engine.
- Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to
remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock
release button is located under the shift
lock cover.
- While depressing the brake pedal, insert a screwdriver into the hole, press the shift lock release button using a screwdriver, and then move the select lever.
If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure, the shift lock system may be malfunctioning. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible.
Driving tips
CAUTION
If the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time,
driving torque may be restrained.
This is not a malfunction.
Always apply the foot or parking brake
when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or
“R” position...
Other information:
Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Type B and C
Press the AUTO button. The indicator light “FULL AUTO” on the multi-function display (color LCD) illuminates. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial. NOTE If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the ON/OFF button, the rear window defogger button, the SYNC button (if equipped) and the temperature control dial(s) during FULL AUTO mode operation, the “FULL” indicator light on the control panel will turn off and the “AUTO” indicator light will remain illuminated...
Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Center seating position
CAUTION The head restraint is not intended to be used in the retracted position. Before sitting in the seat, raise the head restraint to the extended position. When not used (retracted position) When used (extended position) Head restraint Release button To raise: Pull the head restraint up...
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Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.
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