Shifting Speeds - Subaru 2005 Impreza Owner's Manual

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Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has

completely stopped. It may cause damage to

the transmission to try shifting into reverse

when the vehicle is moving.

Shifting speeds

Recommended shifting speeds

The best compromise between fuel economy and ve-

hicle performance during normal driving is ensured by

shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.

The following tables show the maximum speeds that

are possible with each different gear. The tachome-

ter's needle will enter the red area if these speeds are

With the exception of cases where sudden accelera-

tion 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.

Maximum allowable speeds

When shifting down a gear, ensure that the ve-

hicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the

Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which

is about to be selected. Failure to observe this

precaution can lead to engine over-revving and

Starting and operating

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