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Gear position indicator setting (MT models)
The gear position indicator light can be activated or deactivated by performing the following procedure. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. 2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or “ ...

Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth between “1”/“D” and “R” repeatedly. Do ...

The Inside
The Forester's dash sits higher against the windshield than you'll find in many SUVs, which gives the cabin a more carlike feel and a lower perceived driving position. Thanks to the large side and ...