Driving Tips; Continuously Variable Transmission - Subaru Crosstrek 2017 Owner's Manual

Gear Crosstrek models
1st 28 (46)
2nd 53 (86)
3rd 78 (126)
4th
Legal speed limit
(Posted limit speed)
5th
WARNING
When shifting down a gear, ensure
that the vehicle is not travelling at a
speed exceeding the Maximum Al-
lowable 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 slippery surface can
lead to wheel locking; as a conse-
quence, control of the vehicle may
be lost and the risk of an accident
increased.
NOTE
Never exceed the posted speed limit.
mph (km/h)

Driving tips

Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to
hold your vehicle at a standstill on an
upgrade. Either of those actions may
cause clutch damage.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
shift lever. This may cause wear on the
transmission components.
When it is necessary to reduce vehicle
speed due to slow traffic, turning corners,
or driving up steep hills, downshift to a
lower gear before the engine starts to
labor.
On steep downgrades, downshift the
transmission to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as
necessary; this helps to maintain a safe
speed and to extend brake pad life.
In this way, the engine provides a braking
effect. Remember, if you ride (over use)
the brakes while descending a hill, they
may overheat and not work properly.
The engine may, on rare occasions, knock
when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or
rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This
phenomenon is not an indication of a
problem in your vehicle.
Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
Continuously variable trans-
mission
Do not shift from the
position into the D or R position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
. Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to observe these
precautions could cause damage
to the transmission.
. Do not race the engine for more
than 5 seconds in any position
except the
when the brake is applied or
when chocks are used in the
wheels. This may cause the
7-23
WARNING
P or N
CAUTION
Shift into the P or R posi-
tion only after the vehicle has
completely stopped.
Do not shift from the D
position into the R position
or vice versa until the vehicle
has completely stopped.
N or P position
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