DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is
electronically controlled and provides two different
driving modes: normal and manual.
Normal Mode
When the select lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the
transmission is in normal shift mode. The select lever
position indicator in the Combination Meter Display
(CMD) shows “D” and the transmission automatically
shifts into a suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In manual mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary acceleration and
engine braking. Move the selector lever left from the “D” position into the “M” position to
select manual mode. The gear position indicator in the Combination Meter Display (CMD)
shows the currently selected gear. Arrow-shaped indicators show when upshifting or
downshifting is available. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches behind the steering
wheel.
Paddle Shift Control Switches
• You can shift gears using the paddle shift
control switches. To upshift to the next
higher gear, pull the “+” paddle on the right
toward you. To downshift to the next lower
gear, pull the “–” paddle on the left toward
you.
• You can temporarily shift gears even when the selector lever is in the “D” position by
pulling either the “+” or “–” paddle toward you. Once vehicle speed stabilizes, the
transmission will switch back to normal mode.
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TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position or set the parking brake for manual
transmission models.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Multimedia System will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
With Push-button Ignition Switch(if equipped)
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Press the ignition switch.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Multimedia System will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
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