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.
1) Slider
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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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1) Trip knob
This meter displays the two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you
last set it to zero.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc”
NOTE
● When the engine low oil level warning light illuminates, have your vehicle
inspected by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
● The engine oil consumption rate is not stabilized, and therefore cannot be
determined until the vehicle has traveled at least several thousand
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