Subaru 2002 Impreza User Manual download pdf (Page 217)

IMPREZA(NA) A1830BE-A (ENGLISH)

Starting and operating

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WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the selector lever

in the “N” (neutral) position. Engine braking

has no effect in this condition and the risk of

an accident is consequently increased.

B D (Drive)

This position is for normal driving.

The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable

gear from 1st to 4th according to the vehicle speed

and the acceleration you require.

When more acceleration is required in this position,

press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and

hold that position. The transmission will automatical-

ly downshift to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When you re-

lease the pedal, the transmission will return to the

original gear position.

n While climbing a grade

When driving up hill, undesired upshift to 4th gear is

prevented from taking place when the accelerator

pedal is released. This minimizes the chances of

subsequent downshifting to a lower gear when ac-

celerating again. This prevents repeated upshifting

and downshifting resulting in a smoother operation

of the vehicle.

NOTE

The transmission may downshift to 2nd or 1st

gear, depending on the way the accelerator pedal

is pressed to accelerate the vehicle again.

n While going down a hill

When descending a steep hill, depressing the brake

pedal will cause the transmission to downshift to 3rd

gear, thus applying engine braking. Reacceleration

for a short time will cause the transmission to upshift

normally.

NOTE

In some cases, depressing the brake pedal on a

downhill grade does not result in an automatic

downshift to 3rd gear. This can happen when the

automatic transmission fluid temperature is very

low, for example, during driving shortly after the

vehicle has been parked for an extended period

of time. When the ATF temperature has risen to a

certain level, automatic downshift normally takes

place. In the meantime, downshift manually for

engine braking as required.

Also, downshifting when braking downhill will

not occur at speeds above approximately 48 mph

(78 km/h).

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