Driving Tips; Drive (If Equipped); Intelligent (I) Mode - Subaru Forester 2013 Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating/SI–DRIVE
2. Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to
remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock
release button is located under the shift
lock cover.
3. While depressing the brake pedal,
insert a screwdriver into the hole, press
the shift lock release button using a
screwdriver, and then move the select
lever.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, the shift
lock system may be malfunctioning. We
recommend that you contact a SUBARU
dealer for an inspection as soon as
possible.
& Driving tips
. Always apply the foot or parking brake
when the vehicle is stopped in the "D" or
"R" position.
. Always apply the parking brake when
parking your vehicle. Do not hold the
vehicle with only the mechanical friction
of the transmission.
. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary
position on an uphill grade by using the
"D" position. Use the brake instead.
. The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-
ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a
malfunction.
SI-DRIVE (if equipped)
SI-DRIVE (SUBARU Intelligent Drive)
works to maximize engine performance,
control and efficiency.
This system consists of two or three
modes: Intelligent (I), Sport (S), and Sport
Sharp (S#) (if equipped). By operating the
SI-DRIVE switches, the character of the
power unit changes.
& Intelligent (I) mode
! For smooth, efficient performance
driving
The linear acceleration characteristic of
the Intelligent (I) mode is ideal for normal
driving usage.
The Intelligent (I) mode provides well-