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.

Maximum allowable speeds

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    Driving on grades
    ● Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts ...

    Function settings
    A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped w ...

    Towing with all wheels on the ground
    1. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in the “N”/neutral position. 2. The ignition switch should be in the “Acc” position while the vehicle is being towed. 3. Take up slack in the ...