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:
Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate when the ignition switch is
initially turned to the “ON” position. This
permits checking the operation of the
bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” position...
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving
– overconfidence because you
are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system could easily
lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
Even if your vehicle is equipped
with the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, winter tires should
be used when driving on snowcovered
or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably...