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Chapter 4
DRIVING
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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Shift patterns
The manual transmission tted has ve
forward gears and a reverse gear. The
shift pattern illustrated is also found on
the top of the gear shift lever.
Operating notes
• When shifting from one gear to another, be sure to depress the clutch pedal fully to
avoid damage to the transmission.
•
Never attempt to engage reverse gear while the vehicle is still moving. Ensure a
slight pause between pressing the clutch pedal and moving into reverse gear to
allow all the rotating components to stop. Whenever reverse gear is selected with
the ignition on, the reversing lamps illuminate.
•
Shift the gear lever with a moderate effort to allow time for the transmission
synchromesh to work properly.
•
To avoid damage to the clutch, do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch
pedal.
•
When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle stationary by slipping the
clutch. Use the park brake or foot brake.
•
When climbing steep grades, change down to a lower gear before the engine starts
to labour. To maintain safe speeds on a steep downgrade and to reduce brake wear
and overheating, shift into a lower gear before starting the descent.
•
Do not over rev the engine when shifting down to a lower gear.
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