Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2017 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 393
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Starting and operating/Manual transmission
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.
. Do not engage the clutch (i.e.,
release the clutch pedal) suddenly when starting the vehicle.
By doing so the vehicle might
unexpectedly accelerate or the
transmission could malfunction.
& Shifting speeds
the driver about the upshift timing.
! 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.
The shift-up indicator can be activated or
deactivated. For details, refer to “Gear
position indicator (MT models)/Shift-up
indicator (STI)” F3-34.
! Maximum allowable speeds
The following table shows the maximum
speeds that are possible with each different gear. The tachometer’s needle will
enter the red area if these speeds are
exceeded.
With the exception of cases where sudden
acceleration is required, the vehicle
should not be driven with the tachometer’s
needle inside the red area. Failure to
observe this precaution can lead to
excessive engine wear and poor fuel
economy.
Shift up
mph (km/h)
1st to 2nd
15 (24)
2nd to 3rd
25 (40)
3rd to 4th
40 (64)
4th to 5th
45 (72)
5th to 6th
50 (80)
! Shift-up indicator (STI)
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.
Gear
STI
mph (km/h)
Except STI
mph (km/h)
1st
31 (50)
31 (49)
2nd
51 (82)
55 (88)
WARNING
The shift-up indicator appears to inform
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