Subaru 2003 Legacy - Manual (Page 278)

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Maximum speeds
WARNING
When down shifting a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not travel-
ling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the
gear which is about to be selected. Failure to observe this pre-
caution can lead to engine over-revving and this in turn can
result in engine damage.
In addition, sudden application of engine braking caused by
downshifting when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface
can lead to wheel locking; as a consequence, control of the
vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident increased.
The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with
each different gear. The tachometer’s (if so equipped) needle will
enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded.
When down shifting, it is important to confirm that the current vehicle
speed is not in excess of the Maximum Allowable Speed of the gear
which is about to be selected.
Exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speeds will result in over-revving
of the engine. In addition a powerful engine brake will engage and
control of the vehicle may be lost.
mph (km/h)
Vehicle type
Position
2.5GT
1 29 (47)
2 58 (93)
3 96 (154)
Never exceed posted speed limits.
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In order to prevent over-revving during acceleration of the
vehicle, the transmission will automatically shift to the next high-
er gear if the Maximum Allowable Speed for the current gear is