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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Rear center seating position
CAUTION
The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the extended position.
A) When not used (retracted position) B) When used (extended position)
1) Head restraint
2) Release button
To raise:
ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the collector cover.
NOTE:
Follow the steps below when removing the collector
cover.
Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
Pull up the two points at the front (B) while
moving them forward.
2) Remove the battery.
3) Lift up the vehicle.
4) Remove the under cover. <R
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