2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 262

Starting and operating 7-21 & Selection of manual mode selector lever. With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the selector lever from the "D" position to the manual gate then move it to the "+" end or "−" end of the manual gate to select manual mode. 1) 2) 3) Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Gear position indicator When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indicator and/or downshift indicator in the tachometer come on. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-4th-gear range. The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gearshift is possible. When the upshift indicator " " is on, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator " " is on, downshifting is possible. When both indicators are on, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator goes off. Gearshifts can be performed using the Using the selector lever Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the selector lever toward the "+" end of the manual gate. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pulling the selector lever toward the "−" end of the manual gate. NOTE 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. - CONTINUED -