Maximum Speeds; Driving Tips - Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating
. If you attempt to shift up when the
vehicle speed is too low, the transmis-
sion will not respond.
. You can perform a skip-shift (for
example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating
the selector lever or a paddle switch
twice in rapid succession.
. The transmission automatically se-
lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops
moving.
. If the temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid becomes too high,
the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light will
illuminate. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and let the engine idle
until the warning light turns off.
& Maximum speeds
WARNING
When down shifting, 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
precaution can lead to engine over-
revving and this in turn can result in
engine damage.
In addition, sudden application of
engine braking caused by down
shifting when the vehicle is travel-
ling on a slippery surface can lead
to wheel locking; as a consequence,
control of the vehicle may be lost
and the risk of an accident in-
creased.
The following tables show the maximum
speeds that are possible with each differ-
ent gear.
When down shifting, it is important to
confirm that the current vehicle speed is
not in excess of the Maximum Allowable
Speed of the gear which is about to be
selected.
Posi- Turbo 3.0-liter
tion models models
1 42 (26) 43 (27)
2 81 (50) 96 (60)
3 140 (87) 154 (96)
4 Top speed Top speed
5 Top speed Top speed
D Top speed Top speed
Never exceed posted speed limits.
NOTE
. In order to prevent over-revving
during acceleration of the vehicle, the
transmission will automatically shift to
the next highest gear if the Maximum
Allowable Speed for the current gear is
exceeded.
. Similarly, 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.
& Driving tips
. On a road surface where there is a risk
of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or
km/h (mph)
gravel-covered road), you can pull away
from a standstill safely and easily by first
OUTBACK
models
selecting the 2nd gear of the manual
mode.
43 (27)
. Always apply the foot or parking brake
96 (60)
when the vehicle is stopped in the "D" or
154 (96)
"R" position.
. Always set the parking brake when
Top speed
parking your vehicle. Do not hold the
Top speed
vehicle with only the transmission.
Top speed
. 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