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:
Stopping the engine
The ignition switch should be turned off
only when the vehicle is stopped and the
engine is idling.
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause
loss of power to the power steering
and the brake booster, making steering
and braking more difficult...
Some clips and fender linings must be
removed before replacing the air cleaner
elements or specific bulbs.
Removing and reinstalling clips
Removing clips
There are several types of clips used for
your vehicle.
Type A clips
Turn the clips counterclockwise using
a flat-head screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raised...