Subaru Forester: SI-DRIVE / SI-DRIVE switches

Type A SI-DRIVE switches

Type B SI-DRIVE switches
- To select the Intelligent (I) mode, press
the “I” switch.
- To select the Sport (S) mode, press the
“S” switch.
- To select the Sport Sharp (S#) mode,
press the “S#” switch.
NOTE
- While the engine is cool, you cannot
change to Sport Sharp (S#) mode.
- The next time you turn on the engine,
after you turned off the engine in the
Sport (S) mode (type A) or Sport Sharp
(S#) mode (type B), the SI-DRIVE mode
changes to the Intelligent (I) mode.
- While the engine is running, if the
CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction
indicator light illuminates, the SIDRIVE
mode changes to the Sport (S)
mode (type A) or Sport Sharp (S#) mode
(type B). In this case, it is not possible
to change to another mode.
- If any of the SI-DRIVE indicators
blink, the SI-DRIVE system may be
malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU
dealer.
Power steering warning light
Power steering system features
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the control
computer and drive motor, fro..
Other information:
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approaching
to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in a dark place.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
The light control switch is in the “AUTO”
position...
The synthetic leather material used on the
SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap
or detergent and water, after first vacuuming
or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the
soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe
off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial
foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic
leather materials may be used when
necessary...