2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 363

Starting and operating 7-29 NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Parking your vehicle & Parking brake To set the parking brake, depress the brake pedal firmly and hold it down until the parking brake lever is fully pulled up. CAUTION Never drive while the parking brake is set because this will cause unnecessary wear on the brake linings. Before starting to drive, always make sure that the parking brake has been fully released. & Parking tips When parking your vehicle, always perform the following procedure. . Apply the parking brake firmly. . For MT models, put the shift lever in the "1" (1st) position when on an upgrade or the "R" (Reverse) position when on a downgrade. . For AT models, put the select lever in the "P" (Park) position. . When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel as follows. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the release button, then lower the lever while keeping the button pressed. When the parking brake is set while the engine is running, the brake system warning light illuminates. After starting the vehicle, be sure that the warning light has turned off before the vehicle is driven. Refer to "Brake system warning light" F320. - CONTINUED -