Subaru Forester: While climbing a grade
When driving up a hill, undesired upshift to 4th gear is prevented from taking place when the accelerator is released. This minimizes the chance of subsequent downshifting to a lower gear when accelerating again. This prevents repeated upshifting and downshifting resulting in a smoother operation of the vehicle.
NOTE
The transmission may downshift to 2nd
or 1st gear, depending on the way the
accelerator pedal is pressed to accelerate
the vehicle again.
D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require. When more accel ...While going down a hill
When you are descending a hill or any other slope while braking with the “SPORT” mode selected, the transmission may downshift to 3rd or 2nd gear depending on how hard you depress the brak ...See also:
Attaching the towing eyelet
1 The towing eyelet is located under the floor
of the cargo area, with the spare tire and
may be partially concealed. This eyelet
must be screwed into the positions provided
on the right sides ...
To Change or Select Tracks/Files
You can use the preset buttons while
a disc is playing to select passages
and change tracks (files inMP3 or
WMA mode). Each preset button’s
function is shown on the bottom of
the scree ...
Power Liftgate
On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate.
The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.
WARNING
You or others could be injured if caught in the path of th ...