Subaru Outback (BR): Transmission select lever
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission / Transmission select lever
The select lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and also has a manual gate for using the manual mode.
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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, f
R (Reverse)
This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N” to “R” position,
stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the “R” position.
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 t
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Warning Light Illumination Pattern
A: INSPECTION
Ignition switch
OFF
ON
Engine start
ABS warning light
Light OFF
Light ON
2 sec.
VDC OFF indicator light
VDC warning light & VDC indicator
light
Several seconds (depending on
engine coolant temperature)
Brake warning light (EBD warning
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Parking brake
Release
Road Test with Continuously Variable Transmission
A: INSPECTION
1. GENERAL PRECAUTION
Road tests should be conducted to properly diagnose the condition of CVT.
CAUTION: Always observe the local traffic laws when performing the test.
2. D RANGE SHIFT FUNCTION
Make sure the engine speed is 1,100 - 1,300 rpm while driving on the level road at 50
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