2003 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2003 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 7-16
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A shift interlock function is employed in the automatic 
transmission system to ensure safe starting of the ve-
hicle. 
To shift the selector lever from the “P” to the

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gear, depending on the way the accelerator pedal 
is pressed to accelerate the vehicle again. �While going down a hill
When descending a steep hill, depres

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ter’s needle will enter the red area if these speeds are 
exceeded. 
When shifting down a gear, it is important to confirm 
that the current vehicle speed is not in exces

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tion with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition 
switch in the “ON” position, perform the following
steps: 
To override the shift lock: 
1. Set th

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Rear viscous limited slip differential
(LSD) (if equipped) 
The LSD provides optimum distribution of power ac- 
cording to the difference in revolutions between the 
right

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Braking �Braking tips
Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while 
driving. This can cause dangerous overheating
of the brakes and needless wear on the b

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than normal and the braking distance will increase. �
Disc brake pad wear warning indica- tors
The disc brake pad wear warning indicators on the 
disc brakes give a warning

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cles. �When driving on badly surfaced roads, gravel
roads, icy roads, or over deep newly fallen 
snow, stopping distances may be longer for a 
vehicle with