Subaru 2014 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
Type A
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear position indicator
Type B
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear position indicator
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator and upshift indica-
tor and/or downshift indicator on the
combination meter illuminate.
The gear position indicator shows the
currently selected gear in the following
range.
.
1st-to-8th-gear (when the Sport Sharp
(S#) mode is selected (if equipped))
.
1st-to-6th-gear (in other situations)
The upshift and downshift indicators show
when a gear shift is possible. When the
upshift indicator
“ ”
illuminates, upshift-
ing is possible. When the downshift
indicator
“ ”
illuminates, downshifting is
possible. When both indicators illuminate,
upshifting and downshifting are both pos-
sible. When the vehicle stops (for exam-
ple, at traffic signals), the downshift
indicator turns off.
Gearshifts can be performed using the
shift paddle behind the steering wheel.
To upshift to the next higher gear position,
pull the shift paddle that has
“
+
”
indicated
on it. To downshift to the next lower gear
position, pull the shift paddle that has
“ – ”
indicated on it.
To deselect the manual mode, return the
select lever to the
“
D
”
position from the
“
M
”
position.