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) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
Remove the clips, and remove the instrument panel side cover LH.
Remove the clips and data link connector, and remove the instrument
panel lower cover under.
Remove the bolts, and remove
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
Before conducting this procedure, drain the engine
oil completely.
1) Remove the engine from the vehicle. <Ref. to
ME(H4SO)-31, REMOVAL, Engine Assembly.>
2) Remove the intake manifold. <Ref. to
FU(H4SO)-17, REMOVAL, Intake Manifold.>
3) Remove the crank pulley. <R
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