Subaru CROSSTREK HYBRID 2016 Owner's Manual page 373

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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
: 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.
The select lever has four positions, P ,
R , N , D and it also has an M gate.
NOTE
In order to protect the engine while the
select lever is in the
position, the engine is controlled so
that the engine speed may not become
too high even if the accelerator pedal is
depressed hard.
P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and
starting the hybrid system. In this position,
the transmission is mechanically locked to
prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first apply the
parking brake firmly, then shift into the P
position. Do not hold the vehicle with only
the mechanical friction of the transmis-
sion.
To shift the select lever from the P
position to any other position, you should
depress the brake pedal fully then move
the select lever. This prevents the vehicle
from lurching when it is started.
R (Reverse)
This position is for backing the vehicle. To
shift from the N to R position, stop the
vehicle completely then move the lever to
the R position while pressing the select
lever button in.
When the ignition switch has been turned
P or N
to the OFF position, movement of the
select lever from the N to R position is
possible for a limited time period by
depressing the brake pedal, and then it
becomes impossible. For details, refer to
Shift lock function
N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled
hybrid system. In this position, the trans-
mission is neutral, meaning that the
wheels and transmission are not locked.
Therefore, the vehicle will roll freely, even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or foot brake is applied.
Avoid coasting with the transmission in
neutral. Engine braking has no effect in
this condition.
Do not drive the vehicle with the
select lever in the
position. Engine braking has no
effect in this condition and the risk
of an accident is consequently in-
creased.
NOTE
If the select lever is in the N position
when you stop the hybrid system for
parking, you may not subsequently be
able to move it to the
positions. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch to the
You will then be able to move the select
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lever to the P position.
WARNING
N (neutral)
R and P
ON position.