CVT Model

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION CVT Model
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. While brake pedal is not depressed, check if the select lever does not move from "P" range.
  3. While brake pedal is depressed, check if the select lever moves from "P" range.
  4. Set the select lever to other than "P" range.
  5. Set the selector lever to each gear position and check the shifting while driving the vehicle. Operate the paddle shift at manual mode and check the shifting while driving the vehicle. (Except for hybrid model)
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    Selector position Gear position
    1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th(1)
    D Continuously variable speed change
    Manual mode OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
    (1) Crosstrek model (except for hybrid model)
  6. Set the selector lever to each gear position and check the shifting while driving the vehicle. At the same time, check the engine brake effect in "B" range is larger than that in "D" range. (Hybrid model)
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  7. Set the select lever to other than "P" range. (Model without keyless access with push button start)
  8. When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, check if the ignition key switch cannot be removed. (Model without keyless access with push button start)
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