Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2012 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 259

Starting and operating

& Selecting reverse gear

7-15

economy.

the vehicle is moving.

Gear

mph (km/h)

& Shifting speeds

1st

34 (56)

! 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.

2nd

57 (92)

3rd

83 (135)

Shift up

mph (km/h)

1st to 2nd
1)

You must raise the slider and hold it in that
position before you can move the shift
lever to the “R” position.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch
pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually
let up on the clutch.
If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the
transmission in neutral, release the clutch
pedal momentarily, and then try again.

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

25 (40)

3rd to 4th

Slider

15 (24)

2nd to 3rd

40 (64)

4th F