Subaru Forester Manuals 2017 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 431

7-28 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission upshift indicator “ ” illuminates, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator “ ” illuminates, downshifting is possible. When both indicators illuminate, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator turns off. position to the “M” position to select the manual mode. Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel. Select lever/gear position indicator (type A) 1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator Select lever/gear position indicator (type B) 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 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.