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owners manual Subaru Forester
owners manual Subaru Forester - year of production: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 - Subaru Forester III 3 owners manual EN
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Starting and operating7-15
Never exceed the posted speed limit.speed due to slow traffic, turning corners,Automatic transmission
or driving up steep hills, downshift to a
WARNING lower gear before the engine starts toThe automatic transmission is electroni-
labor. cally controlled and provides 4 forward
When shifting down a gear, ensure speedsand1reversespeed.Also,ithasa
that the vehicle is not travelling at aOn steep downgrades, downshift themanual mode and a SPORT mode.
speed exceeding the Maximum Al-transmission to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as
lowable Speed for the gear which isnecessary; this helps to maintain a safeWARNING
about to be selected. Failure tospeed and to extend brake pad life.
observe this precaution can lead toIn this way, the engine provides a brakingDo not shift from the “P” or “N”
engine over-revving and this in turneffect. Remember, if you “ride” (over use)position into the “D” or “R” position
can result in engine damage.the brakes while descending a hill, theywhile depressing the accelerator
In addition, sudden application ofmay overheat and not work properly.pedal. This may cause the vehicle
engine brakes when the vehicle isTheenginemay,onrareoccasions,knockto jump forward or backward.
travelling on a slippery surface canwhen the vehicle rapidly accelerates or
lead to wheel locking; as a conse-rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This
quence, control of the vehicle mayphenomenon is not an indication of aCAUTION
be lost and the risk of an accidentproblem in your vehicle Shift into the “P” or “R” position
increased. only after the vehicle is comple-
tely stopped. Shifting while the
&Driving tips vehicle is moving may cause
damage to the transmission.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the . Do not race the engine for more
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to than 5 seconds in any position
hold your vehicle at a standstill on an except the “N” or “P” position
upgrade. Either of those actions may when the brake is set or when
cause clutch damage. chocks are used in the wheels.
Donotdrive with your hand resting on the This may cause the automatic
shift lever. This may cause wear on the transmission fluid to overheat.
transmission components. . Avoid shifting from one of the
When it is necessary to reduce vehicle forward driving positions into the
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