Subaru Forester 2018 Quick 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 shows "L"
as the selected gear position.
X-MODE
®
(if equipped)
X-MODE is the integrated
®
control system of the
engine, AWD and Vehicle
Dynamics Control system.
Press the X-MODE button
to activate. Press it again
to deactivate. Please refer
to your Owner's Manual for
operational parameters and
details about this feature.
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