Forester delivers affordable AWD
It's not flashy, but the Subaru Forester has the second-lowest price for a compact SUV with traction-improving all-wheel drive. This year, it adds new safety and entertainment features that connect drivers with emergency services and link more easily to mobile apps.The Forester dashboard also has new, larger touchscreen displays that make them easier to use.None of the updates, however, detracts from Subaru's simple and functional approach for the eminently practical, five-seat Forester.And fuel economy rated at 24 mpg in city driving and 32 mpg on highways makes the Forester eighth-best ...
Airbag light is on, protection is off
Dear Doctor: My mother is a senior citizen and drives a 2005 Toyota Camry. She has been driving around for two months with the seatbelt light indicator "Off" and the dash display icon "airbag with a person in seat" as "On." Is it dangerous to drive with these indicators illuminated? PaulDear Paul: Whenever there is a dash light indicating SRS airbag it means the system has a problem. And, whenever any SRS light is on, the entire SRS system is shut down and there will be no airbag deployment protection in the event of an accident. The SRS system needs to be checked with a scan tool to ...