Driving Tips; Drive (If Equipped); Intelligent (I) Mode - Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Manual

3. Remove the grip portion of the screw-
driver.
4. While depressing the brake pedal,
insert a screwdriver into the hole, move it
right and left while pushing 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. Con-
tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as
soon as possible.
& Driving tips
CAUTION
If the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time,
driving torque may be restrained.
This is not a malfunction.
. 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.
Starting and operating/SI-DRIVE
SI-DRIVE (if equipped)
SI-DRIVE (SUBARU Intelligent Drive)
works to maximize engine performance,
control and efficiency.
This system consists of the following
modes:

. Intelligent (I) mode

. Sport (S) mode
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
this versatile mode is ideal for normal
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