Shift Lock Function - Subaru WRX-STI Owner's Manual

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 range (when the Sport
Sharp (S#) mode is selected (if equipped))
. 1st-to-6th-gear range (in other situa-
tions)
The upshift and downshift indicators show
when a gear shift is possible. When the
upshift indicator appears, upshifting is
possible. When the downshift indicator
Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
appears, downshifting is possible.
When both indicators appear, upshifting
and downshifting are both possible. When
the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic
signals), the downshift indicator turns off.
! Gear shift indicator (if equipped)
When shifting up is recommended for
good fuel economy, the upshift indicator
blinks. When shifting down is recom-
mended, the downshift indicator blinks.
! To upshift/downshift
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
To deselect the manual mode, return the
select lever to the D position from the M
position.
& Shift lock function
The shift lock function helps prevent the
improper operation of the select lever.
. The select lever cannot be operated
unless the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
. The select lever cannot be moved from
the P position to any other position
before the brake pedal is depressed.
Depress the brake pedal first, and then
operate the select lever.
. Only the P position allows you to turn
the ignition switch from the ACC position
to the LOCK / OFF position and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
. If the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK / OFF position while the select
lever is in the N position, the select lever
may not be moved to the P position after
a period of time. Therefore, move the
select lever to the P position with the
brake pedal depressed soon after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK /
OFF position.
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