Subaru Forester: Stopping the engine
The ignition switch should be turned off only when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling.
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. It could also result in accidental activation of the “LOCK” position on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to lock.
AT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the select lever to the “P” or “N”
position (preferably “P” position).
The starter motor will only ...
Remote engine start system (dealer option)
- Do not remote start a vehicle in
an enclosed environment (e.g., in
a closed garage). Prolonged operation
of a motor vehicle in an
enclosed environment can cause
a harmful build-up of C ...
See also:
Easy route
In Route options, Easy route can be turned On
or Off.
When On is selected, Easy route changes the
calculation parameters of Route 3 in order to
reduce:
- Junctions.
- Turns.
- Turns that cross ...
Safety belt locking modes
All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder
belts. The driver safety belt has the first locking mode and the front
outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both t ...
Jacking Instructions
Jacking Instructions
1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground. 2) Set the parking brake firmly and
shift into “P” (Park) if your vehicle has an automatic transmission, or shift into
“R ...
