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6-Speed Manual Transmission
This manual transmission is a fully
synchronised 6-forward and 1-reverse speed
transmission. Before you can shift into reverse
gear, you must raise the slider ring and hold it
in that position. Only pull the slider ring up
when shifting into reverse gear.
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode(if equipped)
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.
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Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
•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
select 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.
REV Alarm System (WRX STI only)
The REV alarm system automatically issues a
warning using the REV indicator light
whenever the tachometer needle enters the
red zone. This feature can be turned on or off
using the Combination Meter Display (CMD).
The REV alarm level can be set manually to an
engine speed of your choosing between
2,000 and 6,700 rpm. The Combination Meter
Display (CMD) is also used to select a warning
alarm buzzer in addition to the light. Please
refer to your Owner’s Manual for more detailed
instructions on setting the engine speed alarm
level and selecting the warning buzzer.
SI-Drive
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive)
SI-Drive has 3 modes; Intelligent (I), Sport (S) and Sport Sharp (S#). Each mode is
designed for different types of driving:
•Intelligent:The Intelligent (I) mode provides well balanced performance with greater fuel
efficiency and smooth driveability without stress. Power delivery is moderate during
acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency.
•Sport:The Sport (S) mode provides the engine power desired by those who want to
make the driving experience their own personal adventure.
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