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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START
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the engine is running.
The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start
it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically
returns to the “ON” position.
Differential Gear Oil in Continuously Variable Transmission
A: INSPECTION
Check that there is no leakage of differential gear oil from the converter case.
B: ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Immediately after removing the overflow drain plug, remaining gear oil (approx. 8 cc) may come out of the overflow pipe. This is not included in the specified amount. When removing
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