2013 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 303

Starting and operating 7-21 Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel. NOTE Please read the following points carefully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. . 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 shift paddle twice in rapid succession. . The transmission automatically selects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving. . If the temperature of the transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light on the combination meter will illuminate. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off. & Selection of "L" (if equipped) To upshift to the next higher gear position, pull the shift paddle that has "+" indicated on it. To downshift to the next lower gear position, pull the shift paddle that has "-" indicated on it. To deselect the manual mode, return the select lever to the "D" position from the "M" position. "L" is for using engine braking when going down a hill, etc. To select this mode, move the selector lever from the "D" position to the "L" position. CAUTION Do not place or hang anything on the shift paddles. Doing so may result in accidental gear shifting. When selected, the indicator "L" will - CONTINUED -