Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek, Owner'S Manual

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Do not shift from the
“
D
”
position
into the
“
R
”
position or vice
versa until the vehicle has com-
pletely stopped. Such shifting
may cause damage to the trans-
mission.
.
When parking the vehicle, first
securely apply the parking brake
and then place the select lever in
the
“
P
”
position. Avoid parking
for a long time with the select
lever in any other position as
doing so could result in a dead
battery.
&
Continuously variable trans-
mission features
The continuously variable transmission is
electronically controlled and provides an
infinite number of forward speeds and 1
reverse speed. It also has a manual mode.
NOTE
.
When the engine coolant tempera-
ture is still low, the transmission will
upshift or downshift at higher engine
speeds than when the coolant tempera-
ture is sufficiently high in order to
shorten the warm-up time and improve
driveability. The gearshift timing will
automatically shift to the normal timing
after the engine has warmed up.
.
Immediately after transmission fluid
is replaced, you may feel that the
transmission operation is somewhat
unusual. This results from invalidation
of data which the on-board computer
has collected and stored in memory to
allow the transmission to shift at the
most appropriate times for the current
condition of your vehicle. Optimized
shifting will be restored as the vehicle
continues to be driven for a while.
.
When driving a CVT model under
continuous heavy load conditions such
as when towing a camper or climbing a
long, steep hill, the hybrid system
speed or the vehicle speed may auto-
matically be reduced. This is not a
malfunction. This phenomenon results
from the engine control function main-
taining the cooling performance of the
vehicle. The hybrid system and vehicle
speed will return to a normal speed
when the hybrid system is able to
maintain the optimum cooling perfor-
mance after the heavy load decreases.
Driving under a heavy load must be
performed with extreme care. Do not
try to pass a vehicle in front when
driving on an uphill slope while towing.
.
The continuously variable transmis-
sion is a chain type system that
provides superior transmission effi-
ciency for maximum fuel economy. At
times, depending on varying driving
conditions, a chain operating sound
may be heard that is characteristic of
this type of system.
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Select lever
!
Select lever positions
1) Select lever button
Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
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