Subaru Impreza Quiz
Starting and operating

Manual transmission – 6 speeds (STI)

In this manual: Starting and operating
Foreword — 1Warranties — 5How to use this Owner’s Manual — 5Vehicle symbols — 1Safety precautions when driving — 14Illustrated index — 7Function settings — 1Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags — 75Keys and doors — 66Instruments and controls — 121Climate control — 42Audio — 168Interior equipment — 29Starting and operating — 111Driving tips — 31In case of emergency — 21Appearance care — 16Maintenance and service — 109Specifications — 21Consumer information and Reporting safety defects — 31
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The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-reverse- speed transmission.

The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-reverse- speed transmission.

The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob.

• 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 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.

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