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the road conditions, shift change
manually so that the tachometer needle
does not enter the red zone. Also, if the
engine revolutions reach the specified
number, the fuel supply will be cut. In
this case, perform shift up operation.
& Driving Tips
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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.
7-8. SI-DRIVE (If Equipped)
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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.
& Intelligent (I) Mode
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! For smooth, efficient performance
driving
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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