Maximum Speeds; Driving Tips; Shift Lock Release - Subaru 1998 Legacy Owner's Manual

B 2 (Second)
To shift from the "3" to "2" position, push the release button.
This position is for using engine braking when going down a hill or for
climbing a steep grade.
In this position, the transmission holds in the 2nd gear.
Use this position when starting off from a standstill on slippery road
surfaces such as mud or snow. It will ensure greater traction.
B 1 (First)
This position is for driving up or down very steep grades, or driving
through mud or sand, or on slippery surfaces. In this position, the
transmission holds in the 1st gear.
J Maximum speeds
Never drive with the tachometer needle in the critical engine speed
range except for brief acceleration in an emergency.
J Driving tips
D Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in
the "D", "3", "2", "1", or "R" position.
D Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold
the vehicle only with the transmission.
D Never shift into the "D", "3", "2" or "1" position while backing the ve-
hicle.
D Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by
using the "D", "3", "2" or "1" position. Use the brake instead.
J Shift lock release
If the selector lever does not move from the "P" position with the brake
pedal depressed and the release button pushed in, perform the follow-
ing steps:
To override the shift lock:
1. Set the parking brake and stop the engine.
Starting and operating
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