Subaru Outback (BR): 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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WARNING
When shifting down a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed
exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected.
Failure to observe this p
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade. Either of those actions may cause clutch damage.
Do not drive w
The automatic transmission is electronically controlled and provides 5 forward
speeds and 1 reverse speed. The continuously variable transmission is electronically
controlled and provides an infin
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A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly. <Ref. to
5AT-37, REMOVAL, Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
2) Disconnect the rear vehicle speed sensor connector.
3) Remove the rear vehicle speed sensor.
4) Remove the extension case.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Attach the selected reduction driven
The front fog lights operate under the following conditions.
● when the light switch is in the “”
position
● when the light switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlights turn on automatically
However, the front fog lights turn off when the headlights are switched to
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