Subaru Forester: SPORT mode
SPORT mode
SPORT mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving. To select this mode, move the select lever from the “D” position to the manual gate.
Type A
Type B
When selected, the SPORT mode indicator light on the combination meter will turn on.
To deselect SPORT mode, move the select lever to the “D” position or select manual mode.
To subsequently reselect SPORT mode, move the select lever to the “D” position and from there to the manual gate.
In this mode, the transmission shifts up at higher vehicle speeds and shifts down more responsively than in normal mode.
Driving tips
- On a road surface where there is a risk
of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or
gravel-covered road), you can pull away
from a standstill (safely and easily) by first
selecting the 2nd gear of ...
Power steering
The power steering system operates only
when the engine is running.
If you lose power steering assist because
the engine stops or the system fails to
function, you can steer but it will take
...
See also:
Fixed code programming
Note: Do not program the Car2U system with the vehicle in the garage.
Make sure that your key is on and engine off while programming the
transmitter.
1. To program units with fixed code DIP swi ...
Seatbelt warning light and chime
Refer to “Seatbelt warning light and
chime”. ...
Defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior
and exterior of the rear window, while engine is running.
NOTICE • To prevent damage to the conductors bonde ...
