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Manual gearbox
Reverse
Engage only when the car is standing
still. When the gear lever is pressed to
the left, a slight resistance has to be
overcome.
The reversing lights then come on auto-
matically in ignition key position 2.
Never try to prevent the car from
rolling back on an uphill gradient
by slipping the clutch; always apply the
handbrake. A clutch that is allowed to
slip will wear rapidly.
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When selecting a gear in the 5th/
6th gear plane, always press the
lever to the right, to avoid accidentally
selecting a gear in the 3rd/4th plane of
the gate.
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