Subaru Outback (BR): Selecting reverse gear
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Manual transmission / Selecting reverse gear
CAUTION
Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. It may cause damage to the transmission to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving.
1) Slider
You must raise the slider and hold it in that position before you can move the shift lever to the “R” position.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal.
If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.
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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.
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
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Automatic Transmission Fluid level, Differential Gear Oil
A: INSPECTION
NOTE: The level of ATF varies with fluid temperature. Pay attention to the ATF temperature when checking ATF level.
1) Raise the ATF temperature by driving a distance of 5 to 10 km (3 to 6 miles). Otherwise, idle the engine to raise ATF temperature to 70 - 80ºC (158 - 176ºF
Gear position indicator setting (MT models)
The gear position indicator light can be activated or deactivated by performing
the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or “ ” on the trip meter display.
The display can be switched as shown in the following ill
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