Subaru FORESTER 2012 - Manual Transmission - 5 Speeds; Shifting Speeds

Black plate (272,1)
一般Model "A8170GE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 7/ 3
7-12 Starting and operating
Manual transmission – 5
speeds
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The manual transmission is a fully syn-
chromeshed, 5-forward-speed and 1-re-
verse-speed transmission.
The shift pattern is shown on the shift
lever knob. When shifting from 5th gear to
reverse gear, first return the shift lever to
the neutral position then shift into reverse
gear.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch
pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually
let up on the clutch pedal.
If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the
transmission in neutral, release the clutch
pedal momentarily, and then try again.
WARNING
. Do not drive the vehicle with the
clutch pedal depressed or with
the shift lever in the neutral
position. Engine braking has no
effect in either of these condi-
tions and the risk of an accident
is consequently increased.
. Do not engage the clutch (i.e.,
release the clutch pedal) sud-
denly when starting the vehicle.
By doing so, the vehicle might
unexpectedly accelerate or the
transmission could malfunction.
CAUTION
Shift into reverse ONLY when the
vehicle has completely stopped. It
may cause damage to the transmis-
sion to try shifting into reverse when
the vehicle is moving.
& Shifting speeds
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! Recommended shifting speeds
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The best compromise between fuel econ-
omy and vehicle p erformance during
normal driving is ensured by shifting up
at the speeds listed in the following table.
Shift up (dual range
HI position)
km/h (mph)
1st to 2nd 24 (15)
2nd to 3rd 40 (25)
3rd to 4th 64 (40)
4th to 5th
72 (45)
! Maximum allowable speeds
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The following table shows the maximum
speeds that are possible with each gear.
The tachometer’s needle will enter the red
area if these speeds are exceeded.
With the exception of cases where sudden
acceleration is required, the vehicle
should not be driven with the tachometer’s
needle inside the red area. Failure to
observe this precaution can lead to
excessive eng ine wear and poor fuel
economy.