Subaru 2008 TRIBECA User Manual download pdf (Page 250)

7-16 Starting and operating

. The transmission does not automa-

tically shift up in the manual mode.

Perform gearshifts in accordance with

road conditions so that the tachometer

needle does not enter the red zone. If

the engine speed reaches a predeter-

mined level, a fuel-cut function will

operate. Shift up if this happens. Also,

the transmission may automatically

shift up to protect the engine.

. If you attempt to shift down when

the engine speed is too high, i.e., when

a downshift would push the tachometer

needle beyond the red zone, beeps will

be emitted to warn you that the down-

shift is not possible.

. If you attempt to shift up when the

vehicle speed is too low, the transmis-

sion will not respond.

. You can perform a skip-shift (for

example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating

the selector lever twice in rapid suc-

cession.

. The transmission automatically se-

lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops

moving.

. If the temperature of the automatic

transmission fluid becomes too high,

the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light will

come on and upshifts to 5th gear will

not be possible. Immediately stop the

vehicle in a safe place and let the

engine idle until the warning light goes

off.

& Maximum speeds

WARNING

When down shifting, 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 observe this

precaution can lead to engine over-

revving and this in turn can result in

engine damage.

In addition, sudden application of

engine braking caused by down

shifting when the vehicle is travel-

ling 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 in-

creased.

The following tables show the maximum

speeds that are possible with each differ-

ent gear.

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.

Position mph (km/h)

1 28 (45)

2 53 (85)

3

87 (140)

Never exceed posted speed limits.

NOTE

. In order to prevent over-revving

during acceleration of the vehicle, the

transmission will automatically shift to

the next highest gear if the Maximum

Allowable Speed for the current gear is

exceeded.

. Similarly, in order to prevent over-

revving during deceleration of the

vehicle, the transmission will remain

in the current gear if the speed of the

vehicle is in excess of the Maximum

Allowable Speed for the gear to which

the selector lever has been moved.

& Driving tips

. On a road surface where there is a risk

of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or

gravel-covered road), you can pull away

from a standstill safely and easily by first

selecting the 2nd gear of the manual

mode.

. Always apply the foot or parking brake

when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or

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