Subaru Forester: R (Reverse)
This position is for backing the vehicle.
To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the “R” position.
When the ignition switch has been turned to the “LOCK” position, movement of the select lever from the “N” position to the “R” position is possible for a limited time period by depressing the brake pedal, and then it becomes impossible. For details, refer to “Shift lock function”.
P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and
starting the engine.
In this position, the transmission is mechanically
locked to prevent the vehicle
from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicl ...
N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled
engine.
In this position the wheels and transmission
are not locked. In this position, the
transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll
freely, eve ...
See also:
Restore system defaults
If you have made any changes to the system’s
default settings, use this menu to restore the
original settings. ...
Symbols and messages in the display
...
To open and close the hood
To open the hood, there are two latches that must be
released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
2. Push the safety latc ...
