Subaru Forester Manuals 2015 Forester Quick Reference Guide | Page 5

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