Subaru Forester 2017 Quick Reference Manual page 25

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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with two different driving
modes: Normal Mode and Low Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the "D" (Drive) position, the transmission is in
Normal shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows
"D", and the transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.
Low Mode
Low Mode is for using engine braking when going down hill, etc. Moving the
selector lever left into the low gate from the "D" (Drive) position causes the
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transmission to change into Low Mode. The shift position indicator show "L" as
the selected gear position.
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