2008 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 247

Starting and operating 7-13 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. 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 have to depress the brake pedal fully then push the release button on the selector lever when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started. If the shift lever does not move from the "P" position with the brake pedal depressed, the release button pushed in, and the ignition switch in the ON position, refer to the "Shift lock release" section in this chapter. & Selector lever To shift from the "N" to "R" position, stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the "R" position while pushing the release button. ! 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 neutral. During coasting, there is no engine braking effect. NOTE . To protect the engine while the "N" position is selected, the engine is controlled such that the engine speed does not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard. . 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 becomes impossible. If the selector lever becomes impossible to be moved after a limited time period, turn the ignition - CONTINUED - : With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the button in. : Shift while pressing the button in. : Shift without pressing the button. NOTE To protect the engine while the "P" position is selected, the engine is controlled such that the engine speed does not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard. ! R (Reverse) This position is for backing the vehicle. 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.