2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 279

7-22 Starting and operating & Selection of manual mode turns off. Gearshifts can be performed using the paddle shift switch behind the steering wheel. With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the "D" position to the "M" position to select the 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 on the combination meter illuminate. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-5th-gear range (AT models) or 1st-to-6th gear range (CVT models). 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 Pull the "+" of the paddle shift to upshift one level. Also pull the "−" of the paddle shift to downshift one level. To deselect the manual mode, return the select lever to the "D" position from the "M" position. While driving with the select lever in the "D" position, if you change gears by paddle shifting, the gear position indicator light illuminates and shows the current gear condition.