Driving tips
• On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill (safely and easily) by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode.
• Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or “R” position.
• Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission.
• Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the “D” position. Use the brake instead.
• The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a problem.
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Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the
information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly
maintain the emission control system ...
Using the select lever
Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the select lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate.
Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pulling the select lever toward the “−” end of ...
ON
This is the normal operating position after the engine is started. ...