Subaru Forester Manuals 2016 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 429

Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission 7-27 & Selection of manual mode (if equipped) With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D” position to the “M” position to select the manual mode. Models without EyeSight system 1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator Models with EyeSight system 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 following range. . 1st-to-8th-gear range (when the Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected (if equipped)) . 1st-to-6th-gear range (in other situations) The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gear shift is possible. When the upshift indicator “ ” illuminates, upshift– CONTINUED –