2011 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 260

Starting and operating 7-17 Gearshifts can be performed using the select lever. Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the select lever toward the "+" end of the manual gate. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pulling the select 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. . When the temperature of the engine oil is higher than normal, warning beeps are emitted and the shift position indicator shows "−". If these warnings are issued, deselect the manual mode to protect the engine from damage. . The transmission does not automatically shift up in the manual mode. Perform gearshifts in accordance with road conditions so that the tachometer needle does not enter the red zone. If the engine speed reaches a predetermined level, a fuel-cut function will operate. Shift up if this happens. Also, the transmission may automatically shift up to protect the engine. . 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. . If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low, the transmission will not respond. . You can perform a skip-shift (for example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating the select lever twice in rapid succession. . The transmission automatically selects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving. . If the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light will illuminate and upshifts to 5th gear will not be possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off. & Driving tips . On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode. . Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the "D" or "R" position. . Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. . Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the "D" position. Use the brake instead. . The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a problem. . A slight reduction in output torque may occur before the engine warms up. - CONTINUED -