2013 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 302

7-20 Starting and operating you may not subsequently be able to move it to the "R" and "P" positions. If this happens, turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. You will then be able to move the select lever to the "P" position. ! D (Drive) This position is for normal driving. The transmission shifts automatically and continuously into a suitable gear according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require. Also, while driving up and down a hill, the transmission assists and controls the driving performance and engine braking while corresponding to the road grade. When more acceleration is required in the "D" position, depress the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift. When you release the pedal, the transmission will return to the original gear position. For models with manual mode, if one of the shift paddles behind the steering wheel is operated while driving in the "D" position, the transmission will temporarily switch to the manual mode. In this mode, you can shift into any gear position using the shift paddles. For details about the manual mode, refer to " Selection of manual mode" F7-20. Once the vehicle speed stabilizes, the transmission will switch from the manual mode back to the "D" position for normal driving. & Selection of manual mode (if equipped) 1) 2) 3) Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Gear position indicator When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indicator and/or downshift indicator on the combination meter illuminate. With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the "D" position to the "M" position to select the manual mode. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-6thgear range. The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gear shift is possible. When the upshift indicator " " illuminates, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator " " illuminates, downshifting is possible. When both indicators illuminate, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator turns off.