Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2024 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 338

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Continuously Variable Transmission
If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure , the shift lock system may be malfunctioning . Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
& Selection of Manual Mode ( If Equipped ) s07bg02
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel .
With the vehicle either moving or stationary , move the select lever from the “ D ” position to the “ M ” position to select the manual mode .
1 Upshift indicator 2 Downshift indicator 3 Gear position indicator
When the manual mode is selected , the gear position indicator and upshift indicator and / or downshift indicator on the combination meter illuminate . The gear position indicator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-8th gear range . The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gearshift is possible . When the upshift indicator “ ” is on , upshifting is possible . When the downshift indicator “ ” is on , downshifting is possible . When both indicators are on , upshifting and downshifting are both possible . When the vehicle stops ( for example , at traffic signals ), the downshift indicator turns off .
To upshift to the next higher gear position , pull the shift paddle that has “+” indicated on it . To downshift to the next lower gear position , pull the shift paddle that has “ − ” indicated on it .
To deselect the manual mode , return the select lever to the “ D ” position from the “ M ” position . While driving with the select lever in the “ D ” position , if you change gears by operating the shift paddle , the gear position indicator illuminates and shows the current gear condition .
CAUTION
Do not place or hang anything on the shift paddles . Doing so may result in