Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Manual transmission

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / 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.

Manual transmission

The manual transmission is a full synchromesh, 6-forward-speed and 1-reversespeed transmission.

The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob

System maintenance

NOTE For models without "keyless access with push-button start system": In the event that the vehicle's battery is replaced, discharged or disconnected, it will be necessary to start the vehicle ...

Selecting reverse gear

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. ...

Other materials:

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
Pressing the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch deactivates the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Creating an adequate driving wheel slip by deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system temporarily may help to escape from the following situations. Use the Vehicle Dynamics Control OF ...