Subaru Forester: Starting and operating / Continuously variable transmission
WARNING
Do not shift from the “P” or “N”
position into the “D” or “R” position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
- Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the transmission
could be damaged.
- Shift into the “P” or “R” position
only after the vehicle has
completely stopped.
- Do not shift from the “D”
position into the “R” position
or vice versa until the vehicle
has completely stopped.
- Do not race the engine for more
than 5 seconds in any position
except the “N” or “P” position
when the brake is applied or
when chocks are used in the
wheels. This may cause the
transmission fluid to overheat.
- Never move the vehicle as follows.
Doing so may result in an
unexpected accident or malfunction.
- Moving rearward by inertia
with the select lever set in a
forward driving position.
- Moving forward by inertia with
the select lever set in the “R”
position.
- When parking the vehicle, first
securely apply the parking brake
and then place the select lever in
the “P” position. Avoid parking
for a long time with the select
lever in any other position as
doing so could result in a dead
battery.
The continuously variable transmission is
electronically controlled and provides an
infinite number of forward speeds and 1
reverse speed. It also has a manual mode
or an “L” position...
Other information:
A head-on collision against a thick concrete
wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19
mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates
only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both
driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal
airbags. The airbag(s) will also be activated when the vehicle is exposed to a
frontal impact similar in fashion and
magnitude to the collision described
above...
NOTE
All vehicle doors (including rear gate)
and the engine hood must be closed
prior to activating the remote engine
start system. Any open entry point will
prevent starting or cause the engine to
stop.
The remote engine start system is activated
by pressing the fob button on your
remote engine starter transceiver (fob)
twice within 3 seconds...