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Subaru Outback 2016 - Shifting Speeds

Subaru Outback 2016
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Black plate (352,1)
Model "A2520GE-A" EDITED: 2015/ 10/ 22
7-14
Starting and operating/Manual transmi ssion
WARNING
. Do not drive the vehicle with the
clutch disengaged (i.e., when the
clutch pedal is 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
! Recommended shifting speeds
The best compromise between fuel econ-
omy and v ehicle performance duri ng
normal driving is ensured by shifting up
at the speeds listed in the following table.
Shift up km/h (mph)
1st to 2nd 24 (15)
2nd to 3rd 40 (25)
3rd to 4th 64 (40)
4th to 5th 72 (45)
5th to 6th
80 (50)
! Gear shift indicator (except Aus-
tralia models)
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear position indicator
The gear position indicator shows the
currently selected gear. When shifting up
is recommended for good fuel economy,
the upshift indicator blinks. When shifting
down is recommended, the downshift
indicator blinks.
NOTE
. Usually, the gear shift indicator is
guideline for driving more fuel-effi-
ciency and it also may operate to
prevent a possible engine stall at low
engine speed.
. Also, the gear shift indicator oper-

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