Recommended shifting speeds
Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Manual transmission / Shifting speeds / Recommended shifting speeds
The best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.

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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, fir ...
Cruise control set indicator light
This light illuminates when vehicle speed has been set. ...
SPORT mode
SPORT mode
SPORT mode is used when power is
needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill
driving. To select this mode, move the
select lever from the “D” position to the
manual gate.
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