Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2010 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 244

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Starting and operating

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.

& Shifting speeds

Non-turbo models

! 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.

1st

mph (km/h)
32 (51)

2nd

53 (86)

3rd

76 (122)

Turbo models

Shift up

mph (km/h)

1st

mph (km/h)
35 (56)

CAUTION
Shift into reverse ONLY when the
vehicle has completely stopped. It
may cause damage to the transmission to try shifting into reverse when
the vehicle is moving.

1st to 2nd

15 (24)

2nd

58 (94)

2nd to 3rd

25 (40)

3rd

85 (137)

3rd to 4th

40 (64)

4th to 5th

45 (72)

! Maximum allowable speeds
The following tables show the maximum
speeds that are possible with each different gear.
Never exceed the speed limit listed in the
following table for each gear position
except for brief acceleration in an emergency. The tachometer’s needle will enter
the red area if these speeds are exc VVFVB