Offroad Chops
The offroad portion of Subaru's press drive consisted of a lengthy course on California's Catalina Island, and I had a chance to tackle some fairly demolished dirt roads. I imagine a tiny fraction of Forester owners will take their SUVs to these lengths, but it performed well nonetheless, clawing up steep slopes and rutted pathways with well-controlled body motions. The wheels stayed well-connected to the dirt, allowing the nose or tail to swing wide only under the most sudden turns. (All deliberate, of course.)
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Cruise control indicator light
The cruise control indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds.
This light illuminates when the “CRUISE” main s ...
Temperature control button
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
To increase the temperature setting, press the “”
side of the temperature control button. To decrease the temperature setting, press
the “” side of the tempera ...
Towing and tie-down hooks/holes
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
● Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes. Never use ...