Subaru 2014 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
long, steep hill, the engine speed or the
vehicle speed may automatically be
reduced. This is not a malfunction. This
phenomenon results from the engine
control function maintaining the cool-
ing performance of the vehicle. The
engine and vehicle speed will return to
a normal speed when the engine is able
to maintain the optimum cooling per-
formance after the heavy load de-
creases. Driving under a heavy load
must be performed with extreme care.
Do not try to pass a vehicle in front
when driving on an uphill slope while
towing.
.
The continuously variable transmis-
sion is a chain type system that
provides superior transmission effi-
ciency for maximum fuel economy. At
times, depending on varying driving
conditions, a chain operating sound
may be heard that is characteristic of
this type of system.
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Select lever
1) Select lever button
1) Models with
“
L
”
position
2) Models with manual mode
: With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while pressing the select lever
button in.
: Shift while pressing the select lever
button in.
: Shift without pressing the select
lever button.
The select lever has four positions,
“
P
”
,
“
R
”
,
“
N
”
,
“
D
”
and it also has an
“
L
”
or
“
M
”
gate.
!
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 apply the
parking brake firmly, then shift into the
“
P
”
position. Do not hold the vehicle with only
the mechanical friction of the transmis-
sion.
To shift the select lever from the
“
P
”
to any
other position, you should depress the
brake pedal fully then move the select
lever. This prevents the vehicle from
lurching when it is started.
!
R (Reverse)
This position is for backing the vehicle. To
shift from the
“
N
”
to
“
R
”
position, stop the
vehicle completely then move the lever to
the
“
R
”
position while pressing the select
lever button in.