Subaru Forester Manuals 2026 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 364

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STARTING AND OPERATING
3. Remove the grip portion of the screwdriver.
SELECTION OF MANUAL MODE( If Equipped)
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4. While depressing the brake pedal, insert a screwdriver into the hole, move it right and left while pushing the shift lock release button using a screwdriver, and then move the select lever.
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With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the“ D” position to the“ M” position to select the manual mode.
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If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure, the shift lock system may be malfunctioning. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible.
Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Gear position indicator
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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 1st-to-8th gear range. The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gearshift is possible. When the upshift indicator“” is on, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator“” is on, downshifting is possible. When both indicators are on, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops( for