Subaru Outback (BR): 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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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.
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
SEE MORE:
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. <Ref. to CVT-55, REMOVAL, Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
2) Remove the oil pan and control valve body. <Ref. to CVT-111, REMOVAL, Control Valve Body.>
3) Remove the inhibitor switch. <Ref. to CVT-98, REMOVAL, In
WARNING
● Never leave unattended children or pets in the vehicle. They could accidentally
injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also,
on hot or sunny days, the temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibl
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