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EnglishStarting and operating -> Power steering for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Power steering 331
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To select the Sport (S) mode, press the
“S” switch.
To select the Sport Sharp (S#) mode,
press the “S#” switch.
7-9. Power steering
CAUTION
When the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
& Power steering warning light
NOTE
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While the engine is cool, you cannot
change to Sport Sharp (S#) mode.
The next time you turn on the engine,
after you turned off the engine in the
Sport (S) mode (type A) or Sport
Sharp (S#) mode (type B), the
SI-DRIVE mode changes to the In-
telligent (I) mode.
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates while the engine is running,
type A changes to the Sport (S)
mode, and type B remains in the
state that was in effect before the
warning light turned on. In this case,
it is not possible to change to
another mode.
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NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the con-
trol computer and drive motor, from
overheating.
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& Power steering system fea-
tures
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The steering wheel is operated fre-
quently and turned sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely
low speeds, such as while frequently
turning the steering wheel during
parallel parking.
The steering wheel remains in the
fully turned position for a long
period of time.
The vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering system. When the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, the
power steering warning light on the com-
bination meter illuminates to inform the
driver that the warning system is function-
ing properly. Then, if the engine started,
the warning light turns off to inform the
driver that the steering power assist is
operational.
If any of the SI-DRIVE indicators
blink, the SI-DRIVE system may be
malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer.
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At this time, there will be more resis-
tance when steering. However, this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
force will be restored after the steering
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Braking
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wheel is not operated for a while and
the power steering control system has
an opportunity to cool down. However,
if the power steering is operated in a
non-standard way which causes power
assist limitation to occur too frequently,
this may result in a malfunction of the
power steering control system.
a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep
driving straight ahead while gradually
reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the
road to a safe place.
7-10. Braking
& Braking tips
WARNING
& Brake system
Never rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
dangerous overheating of the
brakes and needless wear on the
brake pads.
! Two separate circuits
Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake
systems. Each circuit works diagonally
across the vehicle. If one circuit of the
brake system should fail, the other half of
the system still works. If one circuit fails,
the brake pedal will go down much closer
to the floor than usual and you will need to
press it down much harder. A much longer
distance will be needed to stop the vehicle.
! When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the
vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a
result, brake stopping distance will be
longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle
at a safe speed while lightly depressing the
brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
! Electronic brake booster
The vehicle is equipped with an electronic
brake booster to provide additional braking
force. Do not turn off the ignition switch
while driving because that will turn off the
brake booster, resulting in poor braking
power.
The brakes will continue to work even
when the brake booster completely stops
functioning. If this happens, you will have
to depress the pedal much harder than
during normal braking, and the braking
distance will increase.
! Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking
in addition to foot braking. When descend-
ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used,
the brakes may start working improperly
because of brake fluid overheating,
caused by overheated brake pads. To help
prevent this, shift to a lower gear to get
stronger engine braking.
! Braking when a tire is punctured
Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly
when a tire is punctured. This could cause
