2007 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 225

Starting and operating 7-17 collected and stored in memory to allow the transmission to shift at the most appropriate times for the current condition of your vehicle. Optimized shifting will be restored as the vehicle continues to be driven for a while. The selector lever has four positions, "P", "R", "N", "D" and also has manual gate for using "SPORT" mode or manual mode. ! P (Park) This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine. In this position, the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely. When you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the "P" position. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. To shift the selector lever from the "P" to any other position, you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the selector 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. When the ignition switch has been turned to the "LOCK" position, movement of the selector lever from the "N" position to the "R" position is possible for a limited time period by depressing the brake pedal, and then it becomes impossible. For details, NOTE (non-turbo models only) To protect the engine while the "P" or "N" position is selected, the engine is controlled so that the engine speed does not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed. & Selector lever refer to "Selector lever reverse inhibiting function" in this section. ! N (Neutral) This position is for restarting a stalled engine. In this position the wheels and transmission are not locked. In this position, the transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is on. Avoid coasting with the transmission in neutral. During coasting, there is no engine braking effect. NOTE If the selector lever is in the "N" position when you stop the engine for parking, you may not subsequently be able to move it to the "R" and "P" positions. If this happens, turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. You will then be able to move the selector lever to the "P" position. WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the selector lever in the "N" (neutral) position. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an accident is consequently in- CONTINUED - : Shift possible with brake pedal depressed : Shift possible with brake pedal not depressed