Subaru 2011 Tribeca, Owner'S Manual

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While Operating
Ultimate Control
The automatic transmission gives you
ultimate control with five forward speeds,
one reverse speed, and a manual mode.
Switch to the optional AT Shift mode when
you need that extra boost for uphill driving.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive)
position, the transmission is in normal
shift mode. The shift position indicator
in the meter cluster shows “D” and the
transmission automatically shifts into a
suitable gear from 1st to 5th.
Sport Mode
Moving the selector lever left into the manual
gate from “D” changes the transmission
into Sport mode. The shift position indicator
shows “D” and the “SPORT” light illuminates
in the meter cluster. In the Sport mode, the
transmission automatically shifts from 1st to
5th, but shifts up at higher engine revolutions
than in normal mode.
Manual Mode
Moving the selector lever into “+” or “-”
makes the transmission change into Manual
mode. When the selector lever is moved
to “+,” the transmission shifts into the next
higher gear. When the selector lever is
moved to “-,” the transmission shifts into the
next lower gear. The shift position indicator
in the instrument cluster shows the selected
gear position. In Manual mode, you can
select your desired gear position to obtain
necessary acceleration and engine braking.
Moving the selector lever into “+” when the
vehicle stops enables the vehicle to start in
2nd gear.
1. Upshifting:
Shift to the next higher gear (in the 1st – 5th
gear range) by pushing the selector lever
toward the “+” end of the manual gate.
2. Downshifting:
Shift to the next lower gear (in the 5th – 1st
gear range) by pushing the selector lever
toward the “-” end of the manual gate.
3. Deselect Manual Mode:
Exit Manual mode by returning the selector
lever right to the “D” position from the
manual gate. Normal mode is now selected.
When Manual Shifting Operation
Is Possible:
Arrow-shaped lights in the instrument panel
show whether an upshift is possible and
whether a downshift is possible.
BOTH ARROWS ARE ON: Upshifting and
downshifting are both possible.
UP ARROW ONLY IS ON: Only upshifting
is possible.
DOWN ARROW ONLY IS ON: Only
downshifting is possible.
AT Shift Mode
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