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
...
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Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or –29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your authorized dealer) is recommended. ...
