2007 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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NOTE
�y When the engine coolant tempera-
ture is still low, your vehicle’s automat- 
ic transmission will up-shift at higher 
engine speeds than when th

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 7-12 Starting and operating
sure safe starting of the vehicle. 
To shift the selector lever from the “P” to 
the any other position, you have to de- 
press the brake pedal fully when the igni- 
ti

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shortly after the vehicle has been 
parked for an extended period of time. 
When the ATF temperature has risen to 
a certain level, automatic downshift 
n

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 7-14 Starting and operating
�yAlways set the parking brake when
parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehi- 
cle with only the transmission. �y Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary
position on an u

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Rear viscous limited slip dif-
ferential (LSD) (if equipped)
The LSD provides optimum distribution of 
power according to the difference in revo- 
lutions

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when a tire is punctured. This could cause 
a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driv- 
ing straight ahead while gradually reduc- 
ing speed. Then slowly pull off the roa

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The ABS system prevents the lock-up of 
wheels which may occur during sudden 
braking or braking on slippery road surfac- 
es. This helps prevent the loss

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SUBARU FORESTER 2007 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 7-18 Starting and operating
immediately, remaining off. �yThe warning light remains on after
the engine has been started, but it goes 
out when the vehicle speed reaches 
approximately 8 mph (12 km/h)