Subaru Forester Manuals 2013 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 268

7-16 Starting and operating allow the transmission to shift at the most appropriate timings for the current condition of your vehicle. Optimized shifting will be restored as the vehicle continues to be driven for a while. & Select lever “R”, “N”, “D” and also has manual gate for using “SPORT” mode or manual mode. ! P (Park) This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine. In this position, the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely. When you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the “P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. : Shifting is possible with the brake pedal depressed. : Shifting is possible whether the brake pedal is depressed or not. However, while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, shifting is not possible if the brake pedal is not depressed. Depress the brake pedal and move the select lever. : Shifting is possible whether the brake pedal is depressed o ȁ