Subaru Forester: SI-DRIVE / Sport Sharp (S#) mode (if equipped)
For maximum performance driving

For all-around performance driving
Type A
Type B
The Sport (S) mode provides the engine power desired by those who want to
make
the driving experience their own personal
adventure...
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...
Other information:
The continuously variable transmission is
electronically controlled and provides an
infinite number of forward speeds and 1
reverse speed. It also has a manual mode
or an “L” position.
NOTE
When the engine coolant temperature
is still low, the transmission will
shift at higher engine speeds than
when the coolant temperature is sufficiently
high in order to shorten the
warm-up time and improve driveability...
WARNING
All persons in the vehicle should
fasten their seatbelts BEFORE
the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise,
the possibility of serious
injury becomes greater in the
event of a sudden stop or accident.
All belts should fit snugly in order
to provide full restraint...