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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In service mode, the remote engine start function is temporarily disabled to
prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine while being serviced.
To engage or disengage service mode:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle doors and the trunk/rear gate.
2. Verify that the select le
For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light
illuminates when driver’s door is opened or when the driver’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and gradually turns
off under
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