Subaru 2013 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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Black plate (340,1)
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Model "A8190GE-C" EDITED: 2013/ 3/ 29
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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 km/h (mph)
1st to 2nd 24 (15)
2nd to 3rd 40 (25)
3rd to 4th 64 (40)
4th to 5th 72 (45)
5th to 6th 80 (50)
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)
” F
3-30.
!
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
exceeded.
With the exception of cases where sudden
acceleration is required, the vehicle
should not be driven with the tachometer
’
s
needle inside the red area. Failure to
observe this precaution can lead to
excessive engine wear and poor fuel
economy.