Subaru 2001 Legacy Owner's Manual page 281

B Maximum speeds
WARNING
When shifting down a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not travel-
ling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the
gear which is about to be selected. Failure to observe this pre-
caution can lead to engine over-revving and this in turn can
result in engine damage.
In addition, sudden application of engine brakes when the vehicle
is travelling 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 increased.
The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with
each different gear. The tachometer's (if so equipped) needle will
enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded.
When shifting down a gear, 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.
Exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speeds will result in over-revving
of the engine. In addition a powerful engine brake will engage and
control of the vehicle may be lost.
Vehicle
type type
Position
1
2
3
NOTE
D In order to prevent over-revving during acceleration of the
vehicle, the transmission will automatically shift to the next high-
est gear if the Maximum Allowable Speed for the current gear is
exceeded.
7-18
Brighton, L Brighton L
35 (56)
64 (103)
100 (161)
GT GT
2.5 liter
29 (47) 31 (50)
58 (93) 62 (100)
96 (154) 102 (164)
mph (km/h)
OUTBACK
3.0 liter
35 (57)
69 (111)
111 (178)