Continuously Variable Transmission; Continuously Variable Transmission Features - Subaru impreza 2017 Owner's Manual

The engine may, on rare occasions, knock
when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or
rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This
phenomenon is not an indication of a
problem in your vehicle.
Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
Continuously variable trans-
mission
WARNING
Do not shift from the P
position into the D or R position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
. Shift into the P or R position
only after the vehicle is comple-
tely stopped. Shifting while the
vehicle is moving may cause
damage to the transmission.
. Do not race the engine for more
than 5 seconds in any position
except the N or P
when the brake is applied or
when chocks are used in the
wheels. This may cause the
transmission fluid to overheat.
. Never move the vehicle rearward
by inertia with the select lever set
in a forward driving position or
move the vehicle forward by
inertia with the select lever set
in the R position. Doing so may
result in an unexpected accident
or malfunction.
. Do not shift from the D position
into the
versa until the vehicle has com-
or N 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. Do not park 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
position
infinite number of forward speeds and 1
reverse speed. For some models, it also
has a manual mode or an L position.
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
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R position or vice
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