Subaru Forester: Continuously variable transmission / Selection of “L” (if equipped)

Subaru Forester. Selection of “L” (if equipped)

Type A

Subaru Forester. Selection of “L” (if equipped)

Type B

“L” is for using engine braking when going down a hill, etc. To select this mode, move the select lever from the “D” position to the “L” position.

Subaru Forester. Selection of “L” (if equipped)

Type A

Subaru Forester. Selection of “L” (if equipped)

Type B

When selected, the indicator “L” will illuminate on the combination meter. To deselect “L”, move the select lever to the “D” position.

    Selection of manual mode (if equipped)

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