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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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the door open warning light
illuminates for approximately 2 seconds and then turns off.
The door open warning light illuminates if any door, the rear gate (Outback)
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Service mode
In service mode, the remote engine start function is temporarily disabled to
prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine while being serviced.
To engage or disengage service mode:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle doors and the trunk/rear gate.
2. Verify that the select le
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