Selection Of "L" (If Equipped) - Subaru Fuel Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
Gearshifts can be performed using the
shift paddle behind the steering wheel.
To upshift to the next higher gear position,
pull the shift paddle that has "+" indicated
on it. To downshift to the next lower gear
position, pull the shift paddle that has "–"
indicated on it.
To deselect the manual mode, return the
select lever to the "D" position from the "M"
position.
CAUTION
Do not place or hang anything on
the shift paddles. Doing so may
result in accidental gear shifting.
! Manual mode tips
Please read the following points carefully
and bear them in mind when using the
manual mode.
. 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 downshift
is not possible.
. If you attempt to shift up when the
vehicle speed is too low, the transmission
will not respond.
. You can perform a skip-shift (for
example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating
the shift paddle twice in rapid succession.
. The transmission automatically selects
1st gear when the vehicle stops moving.
. If the temperature of the transmission
fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL
TEMP" warning light on the combination
meter will illuminate. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe location and let the
engine idle until the warning light turns off.
& Selection of "L" (if equipped)
"L" is for using engine braking when going
down a hill, etc. To select this mode, move
the selector lever from the "D" position to
the "L" position.
When selected, the indicator "L" will