Subaru Forester: Continuously variable transmission / Select lever

Type A
- Select lever button

Type B
- Select lever button

- Models with “L” position
- Models with manual mode
: With the brake pedal depressed,
shift
while pressing the select lever button
in.
: Shift while pressing the
select lever
button in.
: Shift without pressing the
select lever
button.
The select lever has four positions, “P”,
“R”, “N”, “D” and it also has an “L” or “M”
gate.
NOTE
For some models, to protect the engine
while the select lever is in the “P” or “N”
position, the engine is controlled so
that the engine speed may not become
too high even if the accelerator pedal is depressed hard.
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...
Other information:
This light illuminates when the engine oil
level decreases to the lower limit.
If the warning light illuminates, check the
engine oil level on a level surface. When
the engine oil level is not within the normal
range, refill with engine oil. Refer to
“Engine oil”...
Checking the fluid level
WARNING
Never let brake fluid contact your
eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake
fluid gets in your eyes, immediately
flush them thoroughly with
clean water. For safety, when
performing this work, wearing
eye protection is advisable...