Subaru Tribeca owners manual page 257

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7-14 Starting and operating is started. position to the “R” position is possiblereturn to the original gear position. If the select lever does not move from thefor a limited time period by depressingTo use the SPORT mode, move the lever “P” position with the brake pedal de-the brake pedal and then becomesfrom this position into the manual gate. pressed, the select lever button pushedimpossible. If the select lever becomesTo use the manual mode, move the lever in, and the ignition switch in the ONimpossible to be moved after a limitedfrom this position into the manual gate position, refer to “Shift lock function” F7-time period, turn the ignition switch tothen move it toward the “+” and “−” ends. 14. the “ON”position. Youwill then be able to move the select lever to the “P”!While climbing a grade ! R(Reverse) position. Whendrivingupahill,undesiredupshiftto This position is for backing the vehicle. 4th or 5th gear is prevented from taking WARNING place when the accelerator is released. To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop This minimizes the chance of subsequent the vehicle completely then move theDo not drive the vehicle with thedownshifting to a lower gear when accel- lever to the “R” position while pushingselect lever in the “N” (Neutral)erating again. This prevents repeated the select lever button. position. Engine braking has noupshifting and downshifting resulting in a ! N(Neutral) effect in this condition and the risksmoother operation of the vehicle. This position is for restarting a stalledof an accident is consequently in- engine. creased. NOTE In this position the wheels and transmis- Thetransmissionmaydownshiftto2nd sion are not locked. In this position, the! D(Drive) or 1st gear, depending on the way the transmission is neutral; the vehicle will rollThis position is for normal driving.accelerator pedal is depressed to ac- freely, even on the slightest incline unless celerate the vehicle again. The transmission automatically shifts into the parking brake or foot brake is applied.asuitable gear from 1st to 5th according to Avoid coasting with the transmissionthe vehicle speed and the acceleration&Shift lock function neutral. you require. The shift lock function helps prevent the During coasting, there is no engine brak-Whenmoreacceleration is required in thisimproper operation of the select lever. ing effect. position, depress the accelerator pedal. The select lever cannot be operated NOTE fully to the floor and hold that position. Theunless the ignition switch is turned to the transmission will automatically downshift“ON” position and the brake pedal is When the ignition switch has beento 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When youdepressed. turned to the “LOCK” position, move-release the pedal, the transmission will. Theselect lever cannot be moved from ment of the select lever from the “N”

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