Subaru 2003 Impreza - Manual (Page 237)

IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
Starting and operating
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With the brake pedal depressed, move the lever
along the gate.
Move the lever along the gate.
The selector lever has seven positions.
B P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and starting
the engine.
In this position, the transmission is mechanically
locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first set the parking
brake fully, then shift into the “P” position. Do not
hold the vehicle with only the transmission.
A shift interlock function is employed in the automat-
ic transmission system to ensure safe starting of the
vehicle.
To shift the selector lever from the “P” to the any oth-
er position, you have to depress the brake pedal ful-
ly when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is
started.
If the shift lever does not move from the “P” position
with the brake pedal depressed, refer to the “Shift
lock release” section in this chapter.
B R (Reverse)
This position is for backing the vehicle.
To shift from the “N” to “R” position, first stop the ve-
hicle completely then move the lever to the “R” posi-
tion.
B N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled engine.
In this position the wheels and transmission are not
locked. In this position, the transmission is neutral;
the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest
incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is on.