Subaru Forester Manuals 2016 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 434

7-32 Starting and operating/Power steering & SI-DRIVE switches SI-DRIVE switches To select the Intelligent (I) mode, perform either of the following procedures. . Press the “S/I” switch when the Sport (S) mode is selected . Press the “S#/I” switch when the Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected To select the Sport (S) mode, press the “S/ I” switch when any mode other than Sport (S) mode is selected. To select the Sport Sharp (S#) mode, press the “S#/I” switch when any mode other than Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected. NOTE . While the engine is cool, you cannot change to Sport Sharp (S#) mode. . The next time you turn on the engine, after you turned off the engine in the Sport (S) mode or Sport Sharp (S#) mode, the SI-DRIVE mode changes to the Intelligent (I) mode. . While the engine is running, if the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator light illuminates, the SIDRIVE mode changes to the Sport (S) mode. In this case, it is not possible to change to another mode. . If there is a possibility that the engine could overheat because of a temperature increase of the engine coolant, it is not possible to change to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode. While the vehicle is in the Sport Sharp (S#) mode, it changes to the Sport (S) mode when the engine coolant temperature increases. . If any of the SI-DRIVE indicators blink, the SI-DRIVE system may be malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer. Power steering Power steering warning light The vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering system. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the power steering warning light on the combination meter illuminates to inform the driver that the warning system is functioning properly. Then, if the engine started, the warning light turns off to inform the driver that the steering power assist is operational. CAUTION When the power steering warning light is illuminated, there may be more resistance when the steering