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:
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
On models with navigation system
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluet ...
Automatic door locks
- All doors lock automatically when the vehicle
speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h).
- All doors unlock automatically when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The automatic unlock func ...
When CD is in the player (type A)
When the button is pressed, the
player will start playback. ...
