Continuously Variable Transmission (If Equipped); Manual Transmission - If Equipped - Subaru CROSSTREK 2020 Quick Reference Manual

Operate Select lever/Shift lever

Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)

Select lever
button
L = L position:
L is for using engine braking when going down a hill, etc. To select this mode, move the
select lever from the D position to the L position.
M = Manual mode:
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
Manual transmission (if equipped)
Models with Models with
L position manual mode
Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.
Upshift
You must raise the slider and hold it in that position
before you can move the shift lever to the R position.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal,
move the shift lever, and gradually let up on the
clutch pedal.
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.
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