Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / SI-DRIVE

Subaru Forester: Starting and operating / SI-DRIVE

SI-DRIVE (SUBARU Intelligent Drive) works to maximize engine performance, control and efficiency.

This system consists of two modes: Intelligent (I), Sport (S), and Sport Sharp (S#). By operating the SI-DRIVE switches, the character of the power unit changes.

Intelligent (I) mode

For smooth, efficient performance driving Type A Type B The linear acceleration characteristic of the Intelligent (I) mode is ideal for normal driving usage...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Engine restart non-operational conditions

To ensure safety, the engine will not be automatically restarted if the engine hood is opened when the Auto Start Stop system is in operation, even if the brake pedal is released. In this case, check the surrounding area and restart the engine by normal operation...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Emergency brake

CAUTION Use the emergency brake only in case of an emergency. If the emergency brake is excessively used, the brake parts will wear down faster or the brake may not work sufficiently due to brake overheating. NOTE While using the emergency brake: The electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds...

Driving information display

NOTE

You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.