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n Automatic transmission vehicles HB4016BA HB2032CA The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the selector lever is in while turning it. B ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power socket, etc.) can be used. B ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is pushed in the "P" position. n Manual transmission vehicles OM-H0144 The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the key is started. 3-4
n Automatic transmission vehicles HB4016BA HB2032CA The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the selector lever is in while turning it. B ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power socket, etc.) can be used. B ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is pushed in the "P" position. n Manual transmission vehicles OM-H0144 The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the key is started. 3-4
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..., have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your nearest SUBARU dealer for AT vehicles) If this light comes on when the engine is running...speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). B Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after about two seconds. Contact your SUBARU dealer. This is an indication that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too hot. D The warning light ... out after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic transmission control system is as follows, the ABS system may be considered normal. 3-14
..., have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your nearest SUBARU dealer for AT vehicles) If this light comes on when the engine is running...speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). B Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after about two seconds. Contact your SUBARU dealer. This is an indication that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too hot. D The warning light ... out after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic transmission control system is as follows, the ABS system may be considered normal. 3-14
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...by another indicator during Sport Shift mode operation. Have your vehicle checked at the bottom center of the shift lever is found at a SUBARU dealer as soon as the engine has warmed up ) after the engine has been started, especially in Chapter 2. On vehicles equipped ...For detailed information, refer to show the driver the operational status of the following conditions. the ignition switch has been turned to Chapter 7, "Automatic transmission". 3-18 J VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped) D This indicator light comes on . NOTE D The light may stay...
...by another indicator during Sport Shift mode operation. Have your vehicle checked at the bottom center of the shift lever is found at a SUBARU dealer as soon as the engine has warmed up ) after the engine has been started, especially in Chapter 2. On vehicles equipped ...For detailed information, refer to show the driver the operational status of the following conditions. the ignition switch has been turned to Chapter 7, "Automatic transmission". 3-18 J VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped) D This indicator light comes on . NOTE D The light may stay...
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It also contains a built-in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the transmission is toggled on , the auto dimming indicator light (green) located to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. 3-32 Even with the mirror in compass. D By ...
It also contains a built-in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the transmission is toggled on , the auto dimming indicator light (green) located to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. 3-32 Even with the mirror in compass. D By ...
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... the park position; D 3-inch (8 cm) compact disc. CAUTION 5-36 D CD accessory. (E.g., 3-inch (8 cm) disc adapter) D Do not insert or remove any disc when the automatic transmission selector lever is in that position can cause mechanical damage to the CD changer. Doing so can interfere with disc insertion or removal, causing scratches...
... the park position; D 3-inch (8 cm) compact disc. CAUTION 5-36 D CD accessory. (E.g., 3-inch (8 cm) disc adapter) D Do not insert or remove any disc when the automatic transmission selector lever is in that position can cause mechanical damage to the CD changer. Doing so can interfere with disc insertion or removal, causing scratches...
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... cold weather below -4 °F (-20 °C) ...Starting a flooded engine ... 7-7 7-9 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-11 7-11 Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) ...Selector lever ...Shift lock release ... 7-12 7-12 7-15 7-16 7-20 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) ...Selector lever ...Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode) ...Shift lock release ... 7-21 7-22 7-25...
... cold weather below -4 °F (-20 °C) ...Starting a flooded engine ... 7-7 7-9 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-11 7-11 Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) ...Selector lever ...Shift lock release ... 7-12 7-12 7-15 7-16 7-20 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) ...Selector lever ...Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode) ...Shift lock release ... 7-21 7-22 7-25...
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...7-7 Depending on a single two-wheel dynamometer. This test simulates actual driving conditions on . Refer to reduce air pollution from cars. Otherwise, serious transmission damage will result in chapter 3. A dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that allows your car's wheels to adopt an enhanced vehicle...air pollution problems are required to turn while the car remains in advance not to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is the responsibility of time. Normally, a portion of the basic emission test consists of an emission ...
...7-7 Depending on a single two-wheel dynamometer. This test simulates actual driving conditions on . Refer to reduce air pollution from cars. Otherwise, serious transmission damage will result in chapter 3. A dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that allows your car's wheels to adopt an enhanced vehicle...air pollution problems are required to turn while the car remains in advance not to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is the responsibility of time. Normally, a portion of the basic emission test consists of an emission ...
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... Diagnostic (OBD) system as part of tailpipe emitted pollution than the basic emission test. The OBD system is designed to detect engine and transmission problems that involves a two-wheel dynamometer. The U.S. D The inspection of the OBD system consists of a visual operational check of the ... warning light/malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an examination of January 1, 2002. Several states plus the District of Columbia have EXEMPTED Subaru AWD vehicles from the portion of OBD system readiness monitors "Not Ready" is greater 7-8 more diagnostic trouble codes stored in vehicle's computer...
... Diagnostic (OBD) system as part of tailpipe emitted pollution than the basic emission test. The OBD system is designed to detect engine and transmission problems that involves a two-wheel dynamometer. The U.S. D The inspection of the OBD system consists of a visual operational check of the ... warning light/malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an examination of January 1, 2002. Several states plus the District of Columbia have EXEMPTED Subaru AWD vehicles from the portion of OBD system readiness monitors "Not Ready" is greater 7-8 more diagnostic trouble codes stored in vehicle's computer...
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J Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle 1. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor. 4. The starter motor will only operate when the clutch pedal is moving vehicle into the "P" position. 7-10 ... off after the engine has started . Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position without depressing the accelerator pedal. J Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle CAUTION If you restart the engine while the vehicle is pressed fully to the floor while starting the engine. Turn the ignition switch to...
J Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle 1. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor. 4. The starter motor will only operate when the clutch pedal is moving vehicle into the "P" position. 7-10 ... off after the engine has started . Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position without depressing the accelerator pedal. J Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle CAUTION If you restart the engine while the vehicle is pressed fully to the floor while starting the engine. Turn the ignition switch to...
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...these conditions and the risk of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. Manual transmission WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the shift lever in accidental activation of the "LOCK" position on the ignition switch, causing...depressed) or with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is a fully synchromeshed 5-forward and 1-reverse speed transmission. 7-12 It may cause damage to the transmission to lock. This will cause loss of an accident is consequently increased. CAUTION Shift into reverse when the vehicle is...
...these conditions and the risk of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. Manual transmission WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the shift lever in accidental activation of the "LOCK" position on the ignition switch, causing...depressed) or with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is a fully synchromeshed 5-forward and 1-reverse speed transmission. 7-12 It may cause damage to the transmission to lock. This will cause loss of an accident is consequently increased. CAUTION Shift into reverse when the vehicle is...
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... OM-H2241 The shift pattern is shown on the clutch pedal. If it is difficult to the neutral position then shift into gear, put the transmission in the following table. Shift up at the speeds listed in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.
... OM-H2241 The shift pattern is shown on the clutch pedal. If it is difficult to the neutral position then shift into gear, put the transmission in the following table. Shift up at the speeds listed in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.
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... type Gear 1st 2nd 3rd Brighton 30 (48) 50 (81) 71 (115) L 30 (49) 51 (82) 73 (117) GT 29 (47) 49 (79) 70 (112) OUTBACK 31 (50) 52 (84) 74 (119) B Driving tips Do not drive with each gear position except for the gear which is about to wheel locking... the vehicle is travelling on the shift lever. The following table shows the maximum speeds that the vehicle is not travelling at a standstill on the transmission components. 7-14 n Maximum allowable speeds WARNING When shifting down a gear, ensure that are exceeded. The tachometer's needle (if so equipped) will enter the red area...
... type Gear 1st 2nd 3rd Brighton 30 (48) 50 (81) 71 (115) L 30 (49) 51 (82) 73 (117) GT 29 (47) 49 (79) 70 (112) OUTBACK 31 (50) 52 (84) 74 (119) B Driving tips Do not drive with each gear position except for the gear which is about to wheel locking... the vehicle is travelling on the shift lever. The following table shows the maximum speeds that the vehicle is not travelling at a standstill on the transmission components. 7-14 n Maximum allowable speeds WARNING When shifting down a gear, ensure that are exceeded. The tachometer's needle (if so equipped) will enter the red area...
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...D Shift into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is completely stopped. This may cause the vehicle to overheat. The automatic transmission is set or the tires are on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from the "P" or "N" position...braking effect. The engine may cause damage to extend brake pad life. In this helps to maintain a safe speed and to the transmission. Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) WARNING Do not shift from a standstill. Shifting while the vehicle is moving may , on blocks. D Do not race the ...
...D Shift into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is completely stopped. This may cause the vehicle to overheat. The automatic transmission is set or the tires are on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from the "P" or "N" position...braking effect. The engine may cause damage to extend brake pad life. In this helps to maintain a safe speed and to the transmission. Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) WARNING Do not shift from a standstill. Shifting while the vehicle is moving may , on blocks. D Do not race the ...
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...will be driven for parking the vehicle and starting of your vehicle. NOTE Immediately after a disconnected battery is reconnected or ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the "P" position. J Selector...Park) This position is mechanically locked to ensure safe starting the engine. When you may feel that the automatic transmission operation is employed in the automatic transmission system to prevent the vehicle from erasure or invalidation of data the on-board computer has collected and stored in...
...will be driven for parking the vehicle and starting of your vehicle. NOTE Immediately after a disconnected battery is reconnected or ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the "P" position. J Selector...Park) This position is mechanically locked to ensure safe starting the engine. When you may feel that the automatic transmission operation is employed in the automatic transmission system to prevent the vehicle from erasure or invalidation of data the on-board computer has collected and stored in...
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...coasting with the selector lever in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the "R" position. When you release the pedal, the transmission will automatically downshift to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require. If the shift lever does not move the lever to the floor ..." section in the "ON" position. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is in this position the wheels and transmission are not locked. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. Starting and operating To ...
...coasting with the selector lever in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the "R" position. When you release the pedal, the transmission will automatically downshift to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require. If the shift lever does not move the lever to the floor ..." section in the "ON" position. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is in this position the wheels and transmission are not locked. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. Starting and operating To ...
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...braking when going down a hill or for engine braking as required. Also, downshifting when braking downhill will cause the transmission to 3rd gear. The transmission 7-18 When more acceleration is required in an automatic downshift to upshift normally. NOTE In some cases, depressing the ...brake pedal on the way the accelerator pedal is released. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from taking place when the accelerator is pressed to a certain level, automatic downshift normally takes place...
...braking when going down a hill or for engine braking as required. Also, downshifting when braking downhill will cause the transmission to 3rd gear. The transmission 7-18 When more acceleration is required in an automatic downshift to upshift normally. NOTE In some cases, depressing the ...brake pedal on the way the accelerator pedal is released. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from taking place when the accelerator is pressed to a certain level, automatic downshift normally takes place...
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...In addition, sudden application of an accident increased. Exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speeds will result in over -revving and this position, the transmission holds in the 1st gear. When shifting down very steep grades, or driving through mud or sand, or on slippery road surfaces ...different gear. Starting and operating will automatically downshift to the original gear position. When you release the pedal, the transmission will ensure greater traction. Use this position, the transmission holds in the 2nd gear. It will return to 2nd or 1st gear. B 1 (First) This position ...
...In addition, sudden application of an accident increased. Exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speeds will result in over -revving and this position, the transmission holds in the 1st gear. When shifting down very steep grades, or driving through mud or sand, or on slippery road surfaces ...different gear. Starting and operating will automatically downshift to the original gear position. When you release the pedal, the transmission will ensure greater traction. Use this position, the transmission holds in the 2nd gear. It will return to 2nd or 1st gear. B 1 (First) This position ...
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... liter 35 (56) 64 (103) 100 (161) 31 (50) 62 (100) OUTBACK 3.0 liter 35 (57) 69 (111) 111 (178) 1 2 3 102 (164) NOTE In order to prevent over-revving during deceleration of the vehicle, the transmission will remain in the current gear if the speed of the Maximum Allowable Speed...7-20 J Shift lock release If the selector lever does not move from the tool bag. 3. Take out the screwdriver from the "P" position with only the transmission. Remove the cover by using the "D", "3", "2", or "1" position. D Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. B Driving tips D Always ...
... liter 35 (56) 64 (103) 100 (161) 31 (50) 62 (100) OUTBACK 3.0 liter 35 (57) 69 (111) 111 (178) 1 2 3 102 (164) NOTE In order to prevent over-revving during deceleration of the vehicle, the transmission will remain in the current gear if the speed of the Maximum Allowable Speed...7-20 J Shift lock release If the selector lever does not move from the tool bag. 3. Take out the screwdriver from the "P" position with only the transmission. Remove the cover by using the "D", "3", "2", or "1" position. D Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. B Driving tips D Always ...
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...screwdriver from the "P" or "N" position into the "D", "3", "2", "1" or "R" position while depressing the accelerator pedal. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to jump forward or backward. D Shift into the hole. 5. D Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any ...the "N" or "P" position when the brake is completely stopped. Push down on the screwdriver and move the selector lever from the "P" to the transmission. Insert the screwdriver into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is set or when - CONTINUED - CAUTION 7-21 This may cause ...
...screwdriver from the "P" or "N" position into the "D", "3", "2", "1" or "R" position while depressing the accelerator pedal. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to jump forward or backward. D Shift into the hole. 5. D Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any ...the "N" or "P" position when the brake is completely stopped. Push down on the screwdriver and move the selector lever from the "P" to the transmission. Insert the screwdriver into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is set or when - CONTINUED - CAUTION 7-21 This may cause ...
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... or invalidation of the forward driving positions into the "R" position or vice versa until the vehicle has completely stopped. The automatic transmission is somewhat unusual. Shift without pressing the button. 7-22 Such shifting may cause damage to shift at the most appropriate times for...one of data which the on-board computer has collected and stored in memory to allow the transmission to the transmission. This may feel that the automatic transmission operation is electronically controlled with 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse speed. Optimized shifting will be driven for...
... or invalidation of the forward driving positions into the "R" position or vice versa until the vehicle has completely stopped. The automatic transmission is somewhat unusual. Shift without pressing the button. 7-22 Such shifting may cause damage to shift at the most appropriate times for...one of data which the on-board computer has collected and stored in memory to allow the transmission to the transmission. This may feel that the automatic transmission operation is electronically controlled with 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse speed. Optimized shifting will be driven for...