2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 227

Starting and operating 7-13 of the gear which is about to be selected. Position 1 2 3 mph (km/h) 25 (40) 59 (95) 95 (153) 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 overrevving 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. selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode. Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the "D" or "R" position. Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the "D" position. Use the brake instead. The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a problem. A slight reduction in output torque may occur before the engine warms up. SPORT mode 700310 SPORT mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving. To select this mode, move the selector lever from the "D" position to the manual gate. 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 700311 - CONTINUED -