Shifting Speeds - Subaru 2006 Baja Owner's Manual

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.
Shift up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
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.
mph (km/h)
Never exceed the speed limit below for each gear po-
sition except for brief acceleration in an emergency.
15 (24)
The tachometer's needle will enter the red area if
these speeds are exceeded. Failure to observe this
25 (40)
precaution can lead to excessive engine wear and
40 (65)
poor fuel economy.
45 (73)
Gear
1st
2nd
3rd
Never exceed posted speed limits.
Starting and operating
Non-turbo models Turbo models
31 (50) 29 (47)
52 (84) 48 (78)
74 (119) 71 (114)
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mph (km/h)
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