Automatic Transmission - Subaru 1998 Forester Owner's Manual

(over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may overheat and not
work properly.

Automatic transmission

WARNING
Do not shift from the "P" or "N" position into the "D", "3", "2",
"1" or "R" position while depressing the accelerator pedal. This
may cause the vehicle to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
D Shift into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped. Shifting while the vehicle is moving may cause
damage to the transmission.
D Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any posi-
tion except the "N" or "P" position when the brake is set or the
tires are on blocks. This may cause the automatic transmission
fluid to overheat.
The automatic transmission is an electronically controlled with 4-forward
speeds and 1-reverse speed.
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