User Manual - Page 213

For 2008 FORESTER SPORTS 2.5X.

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Black plate (220,1)
Model "A8130BE-B" EDITED: 2007/ 7/ 30
7-12 Starting and operating
restored as the vehicle continues to be
driven for a while.
NOTE (non-turbo models only)
To protect the engine while the P or
N position is selected, the engine is
controlled so that the engine speed
does not become too high even if the
accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
& Selector lever for automatic
transmission
: With the brake pedal depressed, move
the lever along the gate.
: Move the lever along the gate.
The selector lever has seven positions.
! P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and
starting the engine.
In this position, the transmission is me-
chanically locked to prevent the vehicle
from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first set the
parking brake fully, then shift into the P
position. Do not hold the vehicle with only
the transmission.
A shift interlock function is employed in the
automatic transmission system to ensure
safe starting of the vehicle.
To shift the selector lever from the P to
the any other position, you have to
depress the brake pedal fully when the
ignition switch is in the ON position. This
prevents the vehicle from lurching when it
is started.
If the shift lever does not move from the
P position with the brake pedal de-
pressed, refer to the Shift lock release
section in this chapter.
! R (Reverse)
This position is for backing the vehicle.
To shift from the N to R position, first
stop the vehicle completely then move the
lever to the R position.
! N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled
engine.
In this position the wheels and transmis-
sion are not locked. In this position, the
transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll
freely, even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or foot brake is on.
Avoidcoastingwiththetransmission
neutral.
During coasting, there is no engine brak-
ing effect.
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