Subaru Forester: Select lever - Automatic transmission - Starting and operating - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Select lever

brake pedal : Shifting is possible with the brake pedal depressed.

brake : Shifting is possible whether the brake pedal is depressed or not. However, while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, shifting is not possible if the brake pedal is not depressed.

Depress the brake pedal and move the select lever.

brake : Shifting is possible whether the brake pedal is depressed or not.

The select lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and also has manual gate for using “SPORT” mode or manual mode.

Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission is electronically controlled and provides 4 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. Also, it has a manual mode and a SPORT mode. Do not shift from the “P” or “N ...

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 ...

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Security ID plate
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