Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 432

7-26 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission . The continuously variable transmis- sion is a chain type system that provides superior transmission effi- ciency for maximum fuel economy. At times, depending on varying driving conditions, a chain operating noise may be heard that is characteristic of this type of system. & Select lever Type B 1) Select lever button Type A 1) Select lever button 1) 2) Models with “L” position Models with manual mode : With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the select lever button in. : Shift while pressing the select lever button in. : Shift without pressing the select lever button. The select lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and it also has an “L” or “M” gate. NOTE For some models, to protect the engine while the select lever is in the “P” or “N” position, the engine is controlled so that the engine speed may not become too high even if the accelerator