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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Road Test with Continuously Variable Transmission
A: INSPECTION
1. GENERAL PRECAUTION
Road tests should be conducted to properly diagnose the condition of CVT.
CAUTION: Always observe the local traffic laws when performing the test.
2. D RANGE SHIFT FUNCTION
Make sure the engine speed is 1,100 - 1,300 rpm while driving on the level road at 50
Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty approximately
2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.
NOTE
This light does not turn off unless the tank is replenished up to an internal
fuel quanti
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