Selector Position

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Selector Position
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P (Park) Transmission is in neutral, output member is immovable, engine start is possible
R (Reverse) Transmission is in reverse.
N (Neutral) Transmission is in neutral and engine start is possible
D (Drive) Automatic gear change
1st ↔ 2nd ↔ 3rd ↔ 4th ↔ 5th
M (Manual mode), Paddle shift (+) Manual gear change
1st β†’ 2nd β†’ 3rd β†’ 4th β†’ 5th
M (Manual mode), Paddle shift (-) Manual gear change
1st ← 2nd ← 3rd ← 4th ← 5th
Control method Wire cable type
RENDER: 1.0x

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