Driving Tips - Subaru FORESTER Manual

2.0 L models
Position
"D" position
1st 48 (30)
2nd 107 (67)
3rd 169 (105)
Never exceed posted speed limits.
NOTE
In order to prevent over-revving during deceleration of the vehicle, the
transmission will remain in the current gear if the speed of the vehicle is in
excess of the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear to which the selector lever
has been moved.
2.5 L non-tur-
bo models
Manual mode
63 (39) 48 (30)
119 (74) 101 (63)
185 (115) 160 (99)
km/h (mph)
2.5 L turbo models
"D" position
Manual mode
45 (28) 58 (36)
105 (65) 106 (66)
172 (107)
170 (106)
Starting and operating
& Driving tips
. On a road surface where there is a risk
of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or
gravel-covered road), you can pull away
from a standstill (safely and easily) by first
selecting the 2nd gear of the manual
mode.
. Always apply the foot or parking brake
when the vehicle is stopped in the "D" or
"R" position.
. Always set the parking brake when
parking your vehicle. Do not hold the
vehicle with only the transmission.
. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary
position on an uphill grade by using the
"D" position. Use the brake instead.
. The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-
ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a
fault.
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