Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual page 296

selector lever or the paddle shift switch
behind the steering wheel.
! Using the selector lever
Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly
pushing the selector lever toward the "M+"
end of the manual gate.
Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly
pulling the selector lever toward the "M−"
end of the manual gate.
! Using the paddle shift (if equipped)
Pull the "+" of the paddle shift to upshift
one level. Also pull the "−" of the paddle
shift to downshift one level.
To deselect the manual mode, return the
selector lever to the "D" position from the
manual gate.
While driving, if you change the gear by
paddle shifting, the shift position indication
light comes on and shows the current gear
condition. At this time, the normal mode
temporarily changes to the manual mode,
and after driving for a short period of time,
the transmission mode returns to the
normal mode. (The timing of the gear
change and return is different, depending
on the driving condition when paddle
shifting.)
Starting and operating
Also, if you subsequently ease off the
accelerator pedal and then accelerate
again, the transmission will automatically
switch back from manual mode to normal
mode.
CAUTION
The paddle shift lever could be
accidentally changed if accessories
or other materials are placed on the
paddle shift. Do not place acces-
sories and other materials on the
paddle shift lever.
NOTE
Please read the following points care-
fully and bear them in mind when using
the manual mode.
. When the temperature of the auto-
matic transmission fluid is higher than
normal, the AT OIL TEMP warning light
illuminates. If these warnings are is-
sued, deselect the manual mode to
protect the automatic transmission
from damage.
. If you attempt to shift down when
the engine speed is too high, i.e., when
a downshift would push the tachometer
needle beyond the red zone, beeps will
be emitted to warn you that the down-
shift is not possible.
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