Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual page 282

Middle East models
2.0-liter models
Gear
Single
range
49 (30) 34 (21)
1st
82 (51) 57 (35)
2nd
118 (73) 81 (50)
3rd
157 (98) 108 (67)
4th
Top speed 143 (89)
5th
Except Australia and Middle East models
2.0-liter models
Gear
Dual range
Single
range
LO
49 (30) 34 (21)
1st
82 (51) 57 (35)
2nd
118 (73) 81 (50)
3rd
154 (96) 108 (67)
4th
Top
5th 142 (88)
speed
AWD
2.5-liter
models
Dual range
Single
range
LO HI
49 (30) 49 (30)
82 (51) 82 (51)
118 (73) 116 (72)
157 (98) 155 (96)
Top speed Top speed
AWD
2.5-liter models
Dual range
Single
range
HI LO
49 (30) 49 (30) 40 (25)
82 (51) 82 (51) 68 (42)
118 (73) 116 (72) 97 (60)
156 (97) 155 (96) 130 (81)
Top Top 171
speed speed (106)
km/h (mph)
OUTBACK
Dual range
LO HI
40 (25) 48 (30)
68 (42) 81 (50)
97 (60) 116 (72)
129 (80) 154 (96)
170 (106) Top speed
km/h (mph)
OUTBACK
Dual range
HI LO HI
49 (30) 40 (25) 49 (30)
82 (51) 68 (42) 82 (51)
116 (72) 97 (60) 116 (72)
155 (96) 130 (81) 155 (96)
Top 171 Top
speed (106) speed
Starting and operating
WARNING
When shifting down a gear, ensure
that the vehicle is not traveling 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
traveling 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.
& Driving tips
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to
hold your vehicle at a standstill on an
upgrade. Either of those actions may
cause clutch damage.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
shift lever. This may cause wear on the
transmission components.
When it is necessary to reduce vehicle
speed due to slow traffic, turning corners,
or driving up steep hills, downshift to a
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