Subaru Forester: Operation during cold weather / Opening rear gate (models with power rear gate)
CAUTION
Before operating the power rear
gate, check that there is no frost or
snow between the power rear gate
and the vehicle body. If you notice
frost or snow etc. on the power rear
gate, remove it. If you forcibly operate
the power rear gate with frost or
snow, it may cause a malfunction.
To help prevent moisture from forming in
the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically
designed for this purpose. When an antifreeze
additive is used, its effect lasts
l..
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, highspeed
driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads...
Other information:
BSD/RCTA*
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system*
Lane Departure Warning indicator*
Pre-Collision Braking System indicator*
High beam assist*
Driver Monitoring System*
*: If equipped
This screen displays the electric components
operation status of the vehicle...
Type A SI-DRIVE switches
Type B SI-DRIVE switches
To select the Intelligent (I) mode, press
the “I” switch.
To select the Sport (S) mode, press the
“S” switch.
To select the Sport Sharp (S#) mode,
press the “S#” switch.
NOTE
While the engine is cool, you cannot
change to Sport Sharp (S#) mode...