Subaru Outback (BR): Recommended shifting speeds
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Manual transmission / 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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Maximum allowable speeds
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
Driving tips when using a manual transmission
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
Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission
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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P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine.
In this position, the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle
from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first apply the parking brake, then shift into the
“P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with o
Oil pressure warning light
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on. This may cause
serious engine damage.
If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the
engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working properly.
If the light illumina
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