Shift
to
R
(Reverse)
only
after
your
vehicle
is
stopped.
Shifting to
R
:I
?verse)
while
your
vehicle
is
moving
could
damage
your transmisslor
Also.
use Reverse. alona with the Darkina brake. for oarkina vour vehic.,
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Shift
Light
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If you have a manual transmission, you have a
SHIFT
light. This light will
show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.
When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear
if
weather,
road and traffic conditions let you.
For
the best fuel economy, accelerate
slowly and shift when the light comes on.
While you accelerate, it
is
normal for the light to go on and off
if
you quickly
change the position
of
the accelerator. Ignore the
SHIFT
light when you
downshift.
Four-wheel Drive Vehicles
Only:
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is
equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the
transfer case is in
4
LOW.
Locking
Rear
Axle
If
you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on
snow, mud ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the
time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other one
does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the
vehicle.
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