Select Lever - Subaru 2012 Impreza Owner's Manual

ing a long, steep hill, the engine speed
or the vehicle speed may automatically
be reduced. This is not a malfunction.
This phenomenon results from the
engine control function maintaining
the cooling performance of the vehicle.
The engine and vehicle speed will
return to a normal speed when the
engine is able to maintain the optimum
cooling performance 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.
& Select lever
1) Select lever button
Models with "L" position
1)
2) Models with manual mode
: With the brake pedal depressed,
Starting and operating
shift while pressing the select lever
button in.
: Shift while pressing the select lever
button in.
: Shift without pressing the select
lever button.
The select lever has four positions, "P",
"R", "N", "D" and it also has an "L" or "M"
gate.
! P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and
starting the engine. In this position, the
transmission is mechanically locked to
prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first apply the
parking brake firmly, then shift into the "P"
position. Do not hold the vehicle with only
the mechanical friction of the transmis-
sion.
To shift the select lever from the "P" to any
other position, you should depress the
brake pedal fully then move the select
lever. This prevents the vehicle from
lurching when it is started.
! R (Reverse)
This position is for backing the vehicle. To
shift from the "N" to "R" position, stop the
vehicle completely then move the lever to
the "R" position while pressing the select
lever button in.
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