Subaru Forester Manuals 2015 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 369

7-26 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission indicator “ ” illuminates, downshifting is possible. When both indicators illuminate, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator turns off. Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel. Type A 1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator Type B 1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indicator and/or downshift indicator on the combination meter illuminate. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected gear in the following range. . 1st-to-8th-gear (when the Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected (if equipped)) . 1st-to-6th-gear (in other situations) The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gear shift is possible. When the upshift indicator “ ” illuminates, upshifting is possible. When the downshift 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.