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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Each brief press of the “TUNE/TRACK/ CH” dial changes the control modes in the
following sequence.
Choose the desired level for each mode by turning the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. The
control function returns to the tune/ track/channel control mode after approximately
5 seconds.
The light control switch only operates when the key is inserted into the ignition
switch.
Regardless of the position of the light control switch, the illuminated lights
are turned off when the key is removed from the ignition switch.
NOTE
● Even if the key is removed from the ignition s
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