Subaru Impreza Manuals 2017 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 293

Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission signals) the gear will be automatically shifted to the 1st position and the down- shift indicator will turn off. 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. To deselect the manual mode, return the select lever to the “D” position from the “M” position. CAUTION Do not place or hang anything on the shift paddles. Doing so may result in accidental gear shifting. 7-27 & Selection of “L” (if equipped) NOTE Please read the following points care- fully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. . If you attempt to shift down when the engine speed is too high, i.e., when a downshift would push the tachometer needle beyond the red zone, beeps will be emitted to warn you that the down- shift is not possible. . If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low, the transmis- sion will not respond. . You can perform a skip-shift (for example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating the shift paddle twice in rapid succes- sion. . The transmission automatically se- lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving. . If the temperature of the transmis- sion fluid becomes too high, the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light on the combi- nation meter will illuminate. Immedi- ately stop the vehicle in a safe location and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off. “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. When selected, the indicator “L” will – CONTINUED –