Subaru XV Crosstrek owners manual page 426

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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission7-23 mph (km/h) Except XVCROSSTREK &Driving tips Continuously variable trans- Gear XV CROSSTREK models mission models Do not drive with your foot resting on the 1st 30 (48) 28 (46) clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an WARNING 2nd 55 (89) 53 (86) upgrade. Either of those actions may 3rd 80 (130) 78 (126) cause clutch damage. Donotdrive with your hand resting on theDo not shift from the “P” or “N” 4th Legal speed limit position into the “D” or “R” position (Posted limit speed)shift lever. This may cause wear on thewhile depressing the accelerator 5th transmission components. pedal. This may cause the vehicle When it is necessary to reduce vehicleto jump forward or backward. WARNING speed due to slow traffic, turning corners, When shifting down a gear, ensureor driving up steep hills, downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to CAUTION that the vehicle is not travelling at alabor. speed exceeding the Maximum Al- . Shift into the “P” or “R” position lowable Speed for the gear which isOn steep downgrades, downshift theonly after the vehicle is comple- about to be selected. Failure totransmission to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear astely stopped. Shifting while the observe this precaution can lead tonecessary; this helps to maintain a safevehicle is moving may cause engine over-revving and this in turnspeed and to extend brake pad life.damage to the transmission. can result in engine damage.In this way, the engine provides a braking. Do not race the engine for more In addition, sudden application ofeffect. Remember, if you “ride” (over use)than 5 seconds in any position engine brakes when the vehicle isthe brakes while descending a hill, theyexcept the “N” or “P” position travelling on a slippery surface canmay overheat and not work properly.when the brake is applied or lead to wheel locking; as a conse-Theenginemay,onrareoccasions,knockwhen chocks are used in the quence, control of the vehicle maywhen the vehicle rapidly accelerates orwheels. This may cause the be lost and the risk of an accidentrapidly pulls away from a standstill. Thistransmission fluid to overheat. increased. phenomenon is not an indication of a. Donotshiftfromthe“D”position problem in your vehicle. into the “R” position or vice NOTE versa until the vehicle has com- Never exceed the posted speed limit. pletely stopped. Such shifting may cause damage to the trans- – CONTINUED –

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