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Subaru FORESTER 2012 - Starting and Operating

Subaru FORESTER 2012
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Black plate (13,1)
Model "A8170GE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 4/ 27
Fuel ...................................................................... 7-2
Fuel requirements for petrol engine ..................... 7-2
Fuel requirements for diesel engine ..................... 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap........................................... 7-3
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-5
Starting and stopping engine (models
without push-button start system).................. 7-6
Starting engine.................................................... 7-6
Stopping engine.................................................. 7-8
Starting and stopping engine (models with
push-button start system) ............................... 7-8
Safety precautions .............................................. 7-8
Operating range for push-button start system ...... 7-8
Starting engine.................................................... 7-8
Stopping engine................................................. 7-11
When access key does not operate properly ....... 7-11
Manual transmission 5 speeds ...................... 7-12
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-12
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-13
Manual transmission 6 speeds ...................... 7-14
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-15
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-16
Dual range (if equipped) .................................... 7-17
Automatic transmission..................................... 7-18
Select lever ........................................................ 7-19
Shift lock function .............................................. 7-20
Selection of manual mode .................................. 7-22
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-24
SPORT mode ..................................................... 7-24
Power steering................................................... 7-25
2.0 L models...................................................... 7-25
2.5 L models...................................................... 7-26
Braking ............................................................... 7-26
Braking tips....................................................... 7-26
Brake system .................................................... 7-27
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-27
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... 7-28
ABS system self-check ...................................... 7-28
ABS warning light.............................................. 7-28
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ............................................................. 7-29
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions ... ....... 7-29
Vehicle Dynamics Control system.................... 7-30
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor.......... 7-32
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch ................ 7-32
Parking your vehicle ......................................... 7-33
Parking brake .................................................... 7-33
Parking tips ....................................................... 7-33
Hill start assist system (MT models)................ 7-34
Hill start assist warning light.............................. 7-35
Cruise control (if equipped) .............................. 7-35
To set cruise control .......................................... 7-36
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. 7-37
To turn off the cruise control.............................. 7-38
To change the cruising speed ............................ 7-38
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 7-39
Cruise control set indicator light ........................ 7-39
Starting and operating
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