Subaru Outback (BR): Manual transmission
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 conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently
increased.
● Do not engage the clutch (i.e., release the clutch pedal) suddenly when starting
the vehicle. By doing so the vehicle might unexpectedly accelerate or the transmission
could malfunction.

The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-reverse-
speed transmission. The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob.
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CAUTION
Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. It may cause
damage to the transmission to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving.
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The best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance during normal
driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.
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A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN MODEL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Release the lock and remove the bulb inspection cover of trunk room trim.
3) Remove the bulb socket and back-up light bulb.
2. OUTBACK MODEL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Release the claws and remove the
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
The illustration below is suitable for every model.
Perform the same procedures for the other models.
1) Remove the collector cover. (turbo model)
2) Remove the air intake boot assembly. (non-turbo
model) <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Air Intake
Boot.>
3) Remove the interc
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