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CAUTION
Do not place or hang anything on the shift paddles . Doing so may result in accidental gear shifting .
NOTE
Please read the following points carefully 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 downshift is not possible . . If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low , the transmission will not respond . . You can perform a skip-shift ( for example , from 4th to 2nd ) by operating the shift paddle twice in rapid succession . . The transmission automatically selects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving . . If the temperature of the transmission fluid becomes too high , the “ AT OIL TEMP ” warning light will illuminate . Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the
warning light turns off .
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NOTE
If the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time , driving torque may be restrained . This is not a malfunction .
. On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin ( for example , a snow- or gravel-covered road ), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode .
. Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “ D ” or “ R ” position .
. Make sure to apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle . Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission .
. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the “ D ” position . Use the brake instead .
. The engine may , on rare occasions , knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill . This phenomenon does not indicate a malfunction .
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SI-DRIVE ( SUBARU Intelligent Drive ) works to maximize engine performance , control and efficiency .
This system consists of two modes : Intelligent ( I ) and Sport Sharp ( S #). By operating the SI-DRIVE switches , the character of the power unit changes .
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The linear acceleration characteristic of the Intelligent ( I ) mode is ideal for normal driving usage .
The Intelligent ( I ) mode provides wellbalanced performance with greater fuel