2005 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 376

Starting and operating goes off. Gearshifts can be performed using the selector lever. UB7206BA 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. dle 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. " 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 selector 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 come on and upshifts to 4th gear will not be possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light goes off. NOTE Please read the following points carefully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. " Automatic gearshifts do not take place in the manual mode. Perform gearshifts in accordance with road conditions so that the tachometer nee- ! Maximum speeds When down shifting, ensure that the vehicle is - CONTINUED - 7-21