2013 Subaru BRZ Owner's Manual - Page 24

Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges 1 Personalize Automatic Transmission Shift Mode The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with two different driving modes: Normal Mode and Manual Mode. Normal Mode When the selector lever is in the "D" (Drive) position, the transmission is in Normal shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows "D" and the transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear. Manual Mode In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector lever left into the manual gate 1 from the "D" (Drive) position causes the transmission to change into Manual Mode. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches or gear lever. The shift position indicator shows the selected gear position. Controls While While Operating Operating When Manual Shifting Operation is Possible Safety/In Case of Emergency • Arrow-shaped indicator lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible. - Both arrows are on: Upshifting and downshifting are both possible. - Up arrow only is on: Only upshifting is possible. - Down arrow only is on: Only downshifting is possible. Additional Information 21