2009 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 251

Starting and operating 7-15 If you inadvertently have turned the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position with the selector lever in the "N" position, proceed as follows. By referring to the "Shift lock release" section in this chapter, remove the cover. Then, with a screwdriver inserted into the hole, move the selector lever to the "P" position while pressing the release button. If the selector lever reverse inhibiting function fails, have the vehicle inspected by the nearest SUBARU dealer. Gearshifts can be performed using the selector lever. & Selection of manual mode 1) 2) 3) Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Gear position indicator With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the selector 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. When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indicator and/or downshift indicator in the tachometer illuminate. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-5th-gear range. The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gearshift 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. 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. 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. - CONTINUED -