Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Owner's Manual page 246

B 3 (Third)
This position is for using engine braking when going
down a hill or for climbing a grade.
The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable
gear from 1st to 3rd according to the vehicle speed
and the acceleration you require.
When more acceleration is required in this position,
press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and
hold that position. The transmission will automatical-
ly downshift to 2nd or 1st gear. When you release
the pedal, the transmission will return to the original
gear position.
B 2 (Second)
This position is for using engine braking when going
down a hill or for climbing a steep grade.
In this position, the transmission holds in the 2nd
gear.
Use this position when starting off from a standstill
on slippery road surfaces such as mud or snow. It
will ensure greater traction.
B 1 (First)
This position is for driving up or down very steep
grades, or driving through mud or sand, or on slip-
pery surfaces. In this position, the transmission
holds in the 1st gear.
B Maximum speeds
The following tables show the maximum speeds that
are possible with each different gear. The tachome-
ter's needle will enter the red area if these speeds
are exceeded.
When shifting down a gear, 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 selected.
Exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speeds will
result in over-revving of the engine. In addition a
powerful engine brake will engage and control of the
vehicle may be lost.
2.5 liter models
TS, OUTBACK
RS
1 29 (47)
2 58 (93)
NOTE
D In order to prevent over-revving during accel-
eration of the vehicle, the transmission will auto-
matically shift to the next highest gear if the Max-
Starting and operating
mph (km/h)
2.0 liter turbo
models
WRX
SPORT
35 (56) 40 (65)
64 (103) 73 (118)
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