Subaru Solterra Manuals 2023 Solterra Owner's Manual | Page 239

5-2 . Driving procedures
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Shift position display and how to change the shift position
Rotary shifter
Operate the dial shift slowly and securely . To switch to N , hold down the dial shift and hold it for a while .
To switch to R or D , hold down the dial shift and turn left or right according to the arrow on the shift position indicator . Release the rotary shifter after each shifting operation to allow it to return to its regular position .
When shifting from P to N , D or R , from N , D or R to P , from D to R , or from R to D , ensure that the brake pedal is being depressed and the vehicle is stationary .
Shift position indicator Meter display : The current shift position is illuminated . Rotary shifter display : The current shift position is illuminated .
When selecting the shift position , make sure that the shift position has been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position indicator provided on the instrument cluster .
P position switch
Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking brake , and then press the P position switch . When the shift position is changed to P , the switch illuminates .
Check that the shift position indicator shows P .
■ Changing the shift position in each power switch mode
●The shift position cannot be changed when the power switch is in ACC or off .
●When the power switch is in ON , if the “ READY ” indicator is not illuminated , the shift position can only be changed to N .
●When the “ READY ” indicator is illuminated , the shift position can be changed from P to D , N , or R .
●When the “ READY ” indicator is flashing , the shift position cannot
be changed from P to any other position , even if the rotary shifter is operated . Operate the rotary
shifter again after the “ READY ” indicator changes from flashing to illuminated .
■ Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
●While depressing the brake pedal
firmly , operate the rotary shifter . If the rotary shifter is operated without depressing the brake pedal ,
the buzzer will sound and the
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Driving