Subaru Forester: While climbing a grade
When driving up a hill, undesired upshift to 4th gear is prevented from taking place when the accelerator is released. This minimizes the chance of subsequent downshifting to a lower gear when accelerating again. This prevents repeated upshifting and downshifting resulting in a smoother operation of the vehicle.
NOTE
The transmission may downshift to 2nd
or 1st gear, depending on the way the
accelerator pedal is pressed to accelerate
the vehicle again.
D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require. When more accel ...While going down a hill
When you are descending a hill or any other slope while braking with the “SPORT” mode selected, the transmission may downshift to 3rd or 2nd gear depending on how hard you depress the brak ...See also:
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Rear wiper
If reverse gear is selected while the front
wipers are operating, the rear wiper will start
automatically and continue as long as reverse
gear is selected. The wipe interval is dependent
on the fr ...
Overview of interior lighting
Switches the rear interior
lighting on/off
Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
Switches the right-hand front
reading lamp on/off
Switches the front interior ...