Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2016 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 414

Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission

! P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and
starting the engine. In this position, the
transmission is mechanically locked to
prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first apply the
parking brake firmly, then shift into the “P”
position. Do not hold the vehicle with only
the mechanical friction of the transmission.

: With the brake pedal depressed, shift
while pressing the select lever button
in.
: Shift while pressing the select lever
button in.
: Shift without pressing the select lever
button.

The select lever has four positions, “P”,
“R