Continuously Variable Transmission - Subaru ascent Quick Reference Manual

Operate Select lever/Shift lever

Continuously variable transmission

Select lever
button
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the D position to the
M position to select the manual mode.
Downshift
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
pressing the Select lever button in.
Shift while pressing the Select lever button in.
Shift without pressing the Select lever button.
Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.
Upshift
5