Answer: shiftgears

AnswerCrossword Clue
SHIFTGEARS

How to confuse Sarge?

SHIFTGEARS

Change the subject

SHIFTGEARS

Go into reverse, e.g.

SHIFTGEARS
ERSAG
SHIFTGEARS
Go into a new mode
SHIFTGEARSChange suddenly, e.g.
SHIFTGEARSChange one's approach