2011 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 278

Starting and operating 7-19 & Selection of manual mode Type A With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select 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. 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 1st-to-4th-gear range. The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gear shift is possible. When the upshift indicator " " is illuminated, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator " " is illuminated, downshifting is possible. When both indicators are illuminated, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator turns off. Gear shifts can be performed by using the select lever. Type B 1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator When manual mode is selected, the gear Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the select lever toward the "+" - CONTINUED -