Recommended shifting speeds
Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Manual transmission / Shifting speeds / Recommended shifting speeds
The best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.

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