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 towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency.
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing hooks
and tie-down hooks/holes. Never
use suspension parts or other parts
of the body for towing or tie-down
purposes.
Front towing hook
Take the towing hook, screwdriver and
jack handle out of the cargo area...
CAUTION
Tire chains cannot be used on your
vehicle because of the lack of clearance
between the tires and vehicle
body.
NOTE
When tire chains cannot be used, use of
another type of traction device (such as
spring chains) may be acceptable if use
on your vehicle is recommended by the
device manufacturer, taking into account
tire size and road conditions...