Subaru Forester Manuals 2017 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 404

Starting and operating
Fuel......................................................................
7-3
Fuel requirements...............................................
7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap...........................................
7-5
State emission testing( U. S. only)......................
7-7
Preparing to drive...............................................
7-8
Starting and stopping the engine( models
without push-button start system)..................
7-9
Starting engine....................................................
7-9
Stopping the engine...........................................
7-11
Starting and stopping engine( models with
push-button start system)..............................
7-12
Safety precautions.............................................
7-12
Operating range for push-button start
system.............................................................
7-12
Starting engine...................................................
7-12
Stopping engine.................................................
7-13
When access key does not operate properly.......
7-14
Remote engine start system( dealer
option)..............................................................
7-14
Models with“ keyless access with push-button
start system”...................................................
7-14
Models without“ keyless access with push-button
start system”...................................................
7-15
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start.................................................................
7-19
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown.........................................................
7-19
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the
vehicle.............................................................
7-19
Service mode( models without“ keyless access
with push-button start system”)........................
7-19
Remote transmitter program( models without
“ keyless access with push-button start
system”)..........................................................
7-20
System maintenance..........................................
7-20
Manual transmission.........................................
7-22
Shifting speeds..................................................
7-23
Driving tips........................................................
7-24
Continuously variable transmission.................
7-24
Select lever.......................................................
7-25
Selection of manual mode( if equipped)..............
7-27
Selection of“ L”( if equipped).............................
7-29
Shift lock function.............................................
7-30
Driving tips........................................................
7-31
SI-DRIVE( if equipped).......................................
7-32
Intelligent( I) mode.............................................
7-32
Sport( S) mode..................................................
7-32
Sport Sharp( S #) mode.......................................
7-33
SI-DRIVE switches.............................................
7-34
Power steering...................................................
7-34
Braking...............................................................
7-35
Braking tips.......................................................
7-35
Brake system....................................................
7-36
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators.............
7-36
ABS( Anti-lock Brake System)..........................
7-37
ABS self-check..................................................
7-37
ABS warning light..............................................
7-37
Electronic Brake Force Distribution( EBD)
system.............................................................
7-38
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions..........
7-38
Vehicle Dynamics Control system....................
7-39
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor..........
7-41
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