Subaru Outback 2016 Manual page 341

ates to prevent engine damage at high
engine speed.
! Upshift/Downshift indicator (Aus-
tralia models)
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear position indicator
The shift-up indicator illuminates to inform
the driver about the upshift timing.
The shift-up indicator can be activated or
deactivated. For details, refer to "Select
lever/gear position indicator" F3-33.
! Maximum allowable speeds
The following table shows the maximum
speeds that are possible with each differ-
ent gear. The tachometer's needle will
enter the red area if these speeds are
exceeded.
With the exception of cases where sudden
acceleration is required, the vehicle
should not be driven with the tachometer's
needle inside the red area. Failure to
observe this precaution can lead to
excessive engine wear and poor fuel
economy.
Gear km/h (mph)
1st 35 (22)
2nd 66 (41)
3rd 119 (73)
4th 161 (100)
5th 199 (123)
226 (141)
6th
NOTE
Never exceed posted speed limits.
Starting and operating/Manual transmission
WARNING
When shifting down a gear, ensure
that the vehicle is not travelling at a
speed exceeding the Maximum Al-
lowable 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 brakes when the vehicle is
travelling on a slippery surface can
lead to wheel locking; as a conse-
quence, control of the vehicle may
be lost and the risk of an accident
increased.
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