Shifting Speeds - Subaru Forester 2013 Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating/Manual transmission
WARNING
. Do not drive the vehicle with the
clutch disengaged (i.e., when the
clutch pedal is depressed) or
with the shift lever in the neutral
position. Engine braking has no
effect in either of these condi-
tions and the risk of an accident
is consequently increased.
. Do not engage the clutch (i.e.,
release the clutch pedal) sud-
denly when starting the vehicle.
By doing so the vehicle might
unexpectedly accelerate or the
transmission could malfunction.
CAUTION
Shift into reverse ONLY when the
vehicle has completely stopped. It
may cause damage to the transmis-
sion to try shifting into reverse when
the vehicle is moving.
& Shifting speeds
! Recommended shifting speeds
The best compromise between fuel econ-
omy and vehicle 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
5th to 6th
The shift-up indicator illuminates to inform
the driver about the upshift timing.
The shift-up indicator can be activated or
deactivated. For details, refer to "Shift-up
indicator light (MT models)" F3-30.
! Maximum allowable speeds
The following table shows the maximum
speeds that are possible with each differ-
ent gear. The tachometer's needle will
enter the red area if these speeds are
km/h (mph)
exceeded.
24 (15)
With the exception of cases where sudden
40 (25)
acceleration is required, the vehicle
should not be driven with the tachometer's
64 (40)
needle inside the red area. Failure to
72 (45)
observe this precaution can lead to
80 (50)
excessive engine wear and poor fuel
economy.