Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2015 XV Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 432

7-26 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission controls the driving performance and engine braking while corresponding to the road grade. & Selection of manual mode (if equipped) When more acceleration is required in “D” position, depress the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift. In this case, the transmission will operate like a conventional automatic transmission. When you release the pedal, the transmission will return to the original gear position. For models with manual mode, if one of the shift paddles behind the steering wheel is operated while driving in the “D” position, the transmission will temporarily switch to the manual mode. In this mode, you can shift into any gear position using the shift paddles. For details about the manual mode, refer to “Selection of manual mode” F7-26. Once the vehicle speed stabilizes, the transmission will switch from the manual mode back to the “D” position for normal driving. With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D” position to the “M” position to select the manual mode. Type A 1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator