2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 222

Starting and operating 7-27 vehicle reaches the desired speed. The vehicle will maintain the desired speed. Vehicle speed can be temporarily increased while driving with the cruise control activated. Simply depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle will return to and maintain the previous cruising speed. Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission vehicles only). Shift the selector lever into the "N" position (automatic transmission vehicles only). Shift the shift lever into neutral (manual transmission vehicles only). The " " indicator light in the combination meter goes off when the cruise control is cancelled. To resume the cruise control after it has been temporarily canceled and with vehicle speed of approximately 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, push the control lever upward in the "RES/ACC" direction to return to the original cruising speed automatically. The " " indicator light in the combination meter will automatically come on at this time. 300333 To temporarily cancel the cruise control There are five ways to cancel the cruise control temporarily: 3. Push the control lever downward in the "SET/COAST" direction and release it. Then release the accelerator pedal. To turn off the cruise control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Push the main switch again. Turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position (but only when the vehicle is completely stopped). 700161 700051 At this time, the " " indicator light is illuminated in the combination meter. Pull the control lever in the "CANCEL" direction (if so equipped). Depress the brake pedal. - CONTINUED -