Subaru Outback Quick Reference Manual page 26

Paddle Shift Control Switches
• Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the "D" (Drive) position, you can
temporarily shift the gear by pulling the "+" or "-" paddle shift control switch.
The transmission will automatically switch back to Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in Manual Mode, shift to the next higher gear by
pulling the "+" paddle shift control switch on the steering wheel. Pull the "-"
paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
When Manual Shifting Operation Is Possible
• Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an
upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible.
• Both arrows are on: Upshifting and downshifting are both possible.
• Up arrow only is on: Only upshifting is possible.
• Down arrow only is on: Only downshifting is possible.
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