Subaru Outback manuals

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-


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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 Selecting reverse gear

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 You must rais

 Shifting speeds

 Recommended shifting speeds

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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 Rear Axle

A: REMOVAL 1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels. 2) Remove the axle nut. CAUTION: Do not loosen the axle nut while the rear axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub bearing. Lift the crimped section of axle nut. Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench while depressing th

 A/C – Air conditioner button

If the windshield starts to fog when the climate control system is operated in the AUTO mode, press the air conditioner button “A/C” to defog and dehumidify. When this button is pressed, the air conditioner compressor turns on and the indicator light “A/C” on the display illuminates.

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