FORESTER
K Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
Select lever button
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while pressing the button in
Shift while pressing the button in
Shift without pressing the button
Models with
Manual mode
Models with
“L” position
L position: L is for using engine braking when going down
a hill, etc. To select this mode, move the select
lever from the D position to the L position.
P = Park To move select lever from Park:
Firmly depress brake pedal.
Manual mode: With the vehicle either moving or stationary,
move the select lever from the D position to
the M position to select the manual mode.
N = Neutral No gear engaged.
R = Reverse
D = Drive
For normal driving.
M = Manual mode
L = L position
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel.
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.
K Manual transmission (if equipped)
Slider
You must raise the slider and hold it in that positi