Subaru 2006 Baja Owner's Manual page 281

Starting and operating
matic transmission from damage.
The transmission does not automatically shift
up in the SPORTSHIFT mode. Perform gearshifts
in accordance with road conditions so that the ta-
chometer needle does not enter the red zone. If the
engine speed reaches a predetermined level, a
fuel-cut function will operate. Shift up if this hap-
pens.
If you attempt to shift down when the engine
speed is too high, i.e., when a downshift would
push the tachometer needle beyond the red zone,
beeps will be emitted to warn you that the down-
shift is not possible.
If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed
is too low, the transmission will not respond.
You can perform a skip-shift (for example, from
4th to 2nd or from 2nd to 4th) by operating the se-
lector lever twice in rapid succession.
The transmission automatically selects 1st gear
when the vehicle stops moving. It will not permit a
standing start in 2nd gear.
Maximum speeds
When down shifting a gear, ensure that the ve-
hicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the
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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 brak-
ing caused by downshifting when the vehicle is
travelling on a slippery 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 tables show the maximum speeds that
are possible with each different gear.
When down shifting, it is important to confirm that the
current vehicle speed is not in excess of the Maximum
Allowable Speed of the gear which is about to be se-
lected.
Position
1
2
3 102 (164), 102 (164)
*: SPORTSHIFT mode
mph (km/h)
Turbo models
*
29 (47), 36 (58)
*
60 (96), 62 (100)
*