Subaru Forester: Starting and operating / Vehicle Dynamics Control system

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system

The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness of the brakes by allowin..

Safety precautions

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...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Driving on grades

Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts. When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Stopping the engine / Steering lock

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...