Subaru Forester: Shifting speeds
Manual transmission
Manual transmission The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed, 5-forward-speed and 1-reverse- speed transmission. The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob. When shifting f ...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. ...See also:
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires experience. Get familiar with handling and braking
with the added trailer weight. The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as
the vehicle is by itself.
Check all ...
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
■ Checking tires
1 New tread
2 Treadwear indicator
3 Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is s ...
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on
tires
Overloading could affect vehicle
handling, stopping distance, and
vehicle and tire performance in the
following ways. This could lead to
an accident and possibly result in
severe personal in ...