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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.
SELECTION OF MANUAL MODE
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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 example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator turns off.
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel.
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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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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. While driving with the select lever in the“ D” position, if you change gears by operating the shift paddle, the gear position indicator illuminates and shows the current gear condition.
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 instrument cluster 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.
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
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