2007 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 261

7-28 Starting and operating 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 goes off. Gearshifts can be performed using the selector lever or the shift switch on the steering wheel (turbo model only). Using the shift switch (turbo models) Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pressing the "+" button of the shift switch. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pressing the "−" button of the shift switch. To deselect the manual mode, return the selector lever to the "D" position from the manual gate. If you press the "+" button or "−" button of the shift switch while driving with the selector lever in the "D" position, the manual mode will be selected. At this time, the currently selected gear will be shown by the gear position indicator and the upshift indicator and downshift indicator will come on. If you subsequently ease off the accelerator pedal and then accelerate again, the transmission will automatically switch back from manual mode to normal mode. NOTE Please read the following points carefully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. . When the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid 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 automatic transmission from damage. . 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. (3.0-liter models only) . 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 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.