Dual Range (If Equipped) - Subaru FORESTER Manual

lower gear before the engine starts to
labor.
On steep downgrades, downshift the
transmission to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as
necessary; this helps to maintain a safe
speed and to extend brake pad life.
In this way, the engine provides a braking
effect. Remember, if you "ride" (over use)
the brakes while descending a hill, they
may overheat and not work properly.
The engine may, on rare occasions, knock
when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or
rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This
phenomenon does not indicate a fault.

Dual range (if equipped)

1) HI position:
For normal driving.
2) LO position:
Used for driving up a steep grade or
driving on sand requiring more driving
force than that available in the HI
position.
To change from HI to LO or vice versa,
press the clutch pedal fully to the floor,
move the selector lever, and gradually let
the pedal up.
It is recommended that the LO position
should be used when starting the vehicle
on an uphill slope with a trailer attached.
Starting and operating
CAUTION
. If the selector lever stops in the
"neutral" position between "HI"
and "LO", release the accelerator
pedal and shift the selector lever
firmly.
. To prevent the overheating of the
engine and transmission, do not
use the LO position for contin-
uous driving.
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