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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Calculating total and load capacities varying seating configurations
Calculate the available load capacity as shown in the following examples:
Example 1A
Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), which is indicated
on the vehicle placard with the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 363 kg or 800 lbs”
Glossary of tire terminology
● Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced)
of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether i
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