Subaru 2009 Impreza - Manual (Page 248)

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Starting and operating
position on an uphill grade by using the
“D” position. Use the brake instead.
. The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-
ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a
problem.
& SPORT mode
SPORT mode is used when power is
needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill
driving. To select this mode, move the
selector lever from the
“D” position to the
manual gate.
Turbo models
Non-turbo models
When selected, the SPORT mode indica-
tor light on the combination meter will
illuminate.
To deselect SPORT mode, move the
selector lever to the “D” position or select
manual mode.
To subsequently reselect SPORT mode,
move the selector lever to the
“D” position
and from there to the manual gate.
In this mode, the transmission shifts up at
higher vehicle speeds and shifts down
more responsively than in normal mode.
& Shift lock release
If the selector lever does not move from
the
“P” position with the brake pedal
depressed and the ignition switch in the
“ON” position, perform the following steps:
To override the shift lock:
1. Set the parking brake and stop the
engine.
2. Take out the screwdriver from the tool
bag.