Shifting Speeds - Subaru Impreza 2016 Manual

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Starting and operating/Manual transmission – 5 speeds
& Shifting speeds
! Recommended shifting speeds
The best compromise between fuel econ-
omy and vehicle performance during
normal driving is ensured by shifting up
at the speeds listed in the following table.
Shift up (dual range
HI position)
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
! Europe and Australia models
km/h (mph)
24 (15)
40 (25)
65 (40)
73 (45)
Type A
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear position indicator
Type B
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear position indicator
The gear position indicator shows the
currently selected gear. When shifting up
is recommended for good fuel economy,
the upshift indicator blinks. When shifting
down is recommended, the downshift
indicator blinks.
NOTE
. Usually, the gear shift indicator is
guideline for driving more fuel-effi-
ciency and it also may operate to
prevent a possible engine stall at low
engine speed.
. Also, the gear shift indicator oper-
ates to prevent engine damage at high