Subaru Outback: 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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When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the automatic
transmission, check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and upper
level on the “COLD” range. If it is below that range, add fluid up to the upper
level. Be careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Be
*1: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to
50 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel nuts
by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service
facility as soon as possible.
*2: For the wheel nut
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