Subaru Forester: Starting and operating
- Fuel
- State emission testing (U.S. only)
- Preparing to drive
- Starting the engine
- Stopping the engine
- Remote engine start system (dealer option)
- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission
- Power steering
- Braking
- ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
- Vehicle Dynamics Control system
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)
- Parking your vehicle
- Hill start assist system (MT models)
- Cruise control
Feature of distance marker
1) 3 feet (1 m) line
2) 6.5 feet (2 m) line
3) 10 feet (3 m) line
The distance marker shows the distance
on the road. If there is a car or other object
close behind, distance cannot be co ...
Fuel
Use of a fuel which is low in quality
or use of an inappropriate fuel
additive may cause engine damage. ...
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Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
Perform the following procedure to release
the shift lock.
1. Apply the parking brake and stop the
engine.
2. Remove the shift lock cover using a
flat-head screwdriver. The shift lock rele ...
Overdrive (O/D) OFF switch
When the O/D OFF switch is pushed with the
selector lever in the D (Drive) position, the
indicator light in the instrument panel illuminates.
Use the overdrive off mode when you need
impr ...
Cleaning the exterior
Remove any heavy deposits of
mud and
dirt with a hose before washing the
vehicle.
Never aim a hose water jet directly at
the engine air intake, heater air intakes,
body seals or at any compone ...
