Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D range.
While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position in use is illuminated.
Direct mode is canceled (released) under the following conditions.
Type A

Type B

Type C

NOTE Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on the vehicle speed. In addition, because direct mode is canceled (released) depending on the rate of acceleration or if the accelerator is fully depressed, use of the manual shift mode is recommended if you need to drive the vehicle in a particular gear for long periods.
Manual Shift Mode
Driving TipsDriver Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control
System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative batte ...
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is
conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift
to R.
...
Parking Support Brake function (pedestrians rear of the vehicle)
The Subaru Solterra is equipped with a rear camera-based detection
system capable of identifying pedestrians behind the vehicle while reversing. When
a pedestrian is detected and the system determines that collision risk is elevated,
an audible warning is issued. If the danger becomes critical ...