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
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1) Door interlock switch
Although the map light switches are in the OFF position (manually off), the map
lights can be set to illuminate automatically in conjunction with a door opening,
etc. by use of the door interlock switch. The door interlock switch has the following
two positions.
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To take a phone call: Press the OFF hook switch0
.
To put an incoming call on hold: Press the ON hook switch briefly
.
To decline an incoming call: Press the ON hook switch
for more than 1.5 seconds.
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