Subaru 2003 Legacy - Manual (Page 277)

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Starting and operating
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Upshifting
Shift to the next-higher gear (in the 1st-to-4th-gear range) by pushing the
selector lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate.
Downshifting
Shift to the next-lower gear (in the 1st-to-4th-gear range) by pushing the
selector lever toward the “–” end of the manual gate.
4. To deselect the SPORTSHIFT mode, return the selector lever to the
“D” position from the manual gate.
NOTE
Please read the following points carefully and bear them in mind
when using the SPORTSHIFT mode.
D
When the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid is
lower or higher than normal, warning beeps are emitted and the shift
position indicator shows “–”. If these warnings are issued, deselect
the SPORTSHIFT mode to protect the automatic transmission from
damage.
D
Automatic gearshifts do not take place in the Sports Shift mode.
Perform gearshifts in accordance with road conditions so that the
tachometer needle does not enter the red zone. If the engine speed
reaches a predetermined level, a fuel-cut function will operate. Shift
up if this happens.
D
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.
D
If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low, the
transmission will not respond.
D
You can perform a skip-shift (for example, from 4th to 2nd or from
2nd to 4th) by operating the selector lever twice in rapid succession.
D
The transmission automatically selects 1st gear when the vehicle
stops moving. It will not permit a standing start in 2nd gear.