2010 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 231

Starting and operating 7-21 In addition, sudden application of engine braking caused by down shifting when the vehicle is travelling 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 increased. The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with each different 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. Non-turbo models Gear position 1 2 3 mph (km/h) Manual mode 30 (48) 63 (101) 99 (160) Turbo models Gear position 1 2 3 mph (km/h) Manual mode 36 (58) 66 (106) 107 (172) 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. NOTE 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. & SPORT mode & 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 "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 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. - CONTINUED -