Subaru Forester: Cruise control - Starting and operating - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Cruise control

Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. Make sure the main switch is turned “OFF” when the cruise control is not in use to avoid unintentionally setting the cruise control.

NOTE
If you press the main switch button while turning the ignition switch “ON”, the cruise control function is deactivated and the cruise control indicator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, and then turn it again to the “ON” position.

Do not use the cruise control under

Do not use the cruise control under any of the following conditions. This may cause loss of vehicle control.

- driving up or down a steep grade
- driving on slippery or winding roads
- driving in heavy traffic
- towing a trailer

Hill start assist warning light
Refer to “Hill start assist warning light (MT models)”. ...

To set cruise control
1. Push the “CRUISE” main switch button. Type A Type B The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate. 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the v ...

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START
The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to the “ON” positi ...