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 conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.
● Do not engage the clutch (i.e., release the clutch pedal) suddenly when starting the vehicle. By doing so the vehicle might unexpectedly accelerate or the transmission could malfunction.
The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-reverse- speed transmission. The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob.
See also:
System servicing
WARNING
● When discarding a seatbelt retractor assembly or scrapping the entire vehicle
damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.
● Tampering with or disconnecting the system ...
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Audio set
Your SUBARU may be equipped with one
of the following audio sets. Refer to the
pages indicated in this section for operating
details.
NOTE
If a cell phone is placed near the audio
set, it m ...