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.
READ NEXT:
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:
For safety and security reasons, the system will fail to start and honk the horn
twice or shut down the engine during remote start operation if any of the following
occur:
● Any of the doors or the trunk / rear gate are open / opened (*the vehicle’s
horn will honk six times and the si
● You should allow for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
● Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. If your vehicle has a manual transmission,
always start out
© 2010-2026 Copyright www.suoutback.com
