Subaru Legacy: Recommended shifting speeds - Shifting speeds - Manual transmission - Starting and operating - Subaru Legacy Owners ManualSubaru Legacy: 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

    Maximum allowable speeds
    WARNING When shifting down a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to observe this p ...

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