Shifting Speeds - Subaru 2005 Legacy Owner's Manual

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! 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.

! 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

this in turn can result in engine damage.

In addition, sudden application of engine

brakes when the vehicle is travelling on a slip-

pery 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 table shows the maximum speeds that

are possible with each different gear.

Never exceed the speed limit below for each gear po-

sition except for brief acceleration in an emergency.

The tachometer's needle (if so equipped) will enter the

red area if these speeds are exceeded. Failure to ob-

serve this precaution can lead to excessive engine

wear and poor fuel economy.

Non-turbo models

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