Subaru Forester: Continuously variable transmission / Continuously variable transmission features
The continuously variable transmission is
electronically controlled and provides an
infinite number of forward speeds and 1
reverse speed. It also has a manual mode
or an “L” position.
NOTE
- When the engine coolant temperature
is still low, the transmission will
shift at higher engine speeds than
when the coolant temperature is sufficiently
high in order to shorten the
warm-up time and improve driveability.
The gearshift timing will automatically
shift to the normal timing after the
engine has warmed up.
- Immediately after transmission fluid
is replaced, you may feel that the
transmission operation is somewhat
unusual. This results from invalidation
of data which the on-board computer
has collected and stored in memory to
allow the transmission to shift at the
most appropriate times for the current
condition of your vehicle. Optimized
shifting will be restored as the vehicle
continues to be driven for a while.
- When driving a CVT model under
continuous heavy load conditions such
as when towing a camper or climbing a long, steep hill, the engine speed or
the
vehicle speed may automatically be
reduced. This is not a malfunction. This
results from the engine control function
maintaining the cooling performance
of the vehicle. The engine and
vehicle speed will return to a normal
speed when the engine is able to
maintain the optimum cooling performance
after the heavy load decreases.
Driving under a heavy load must be
performed with extreme care. Do not try
to pass a vehicle in front when driving
on an uphill slope while towing.
- The continuously variable transmission
is a chain type system that provides
superior transmission efficiency
for maximum fuel economy. At times,
depending on varying driving conditions,
a chain operating sound may be
heard that is characteristic of this type
of system.
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...
Other information:
Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack handle
out of the cargo area.
Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
scratch the bumper. Pry off the cover on
the rear bumper using a screwdriver, and
you will find a threaded hole for attaching
the towing hook...
WARNING
If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, stay at
least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the
transmitting antennas installed on
the vehicle.
The radio waves from the transmitting
antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of
implanted pacemakers and implanted
defibrillators...