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While driving
Using the clutch (if equipped)
The clutch pedal should be depressed
allthewaytothefloorbefore:
- Starting the engine
The engine will not start without
depressing the clutch pedal.
- Shifting
To start your vehicle, slowly
release the clutch pedal and
depress the accelerator.
When releasing the clutch pedal,
release it slowly. The clutch pedal
should always be released while driv-
ing.
NOTICE
To prevent unnecessary wear or
damage to the clutch:
• Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving.
• Donotholdthevehiclewiththe
clutch on an incline, while wait-
ing for the traffic light, etc.
• Alwaysdepresstheclutchpedal
down fully to prevent noise or
damage.
• Do not start with the 2nd (sec-
ond) gear engaged except when
you start on a slippery road.
• Depresstheclutchpedalallthe
way and be careful not to
depress the pedal again before
returning to the upright position
after you release the pedal. If
you depress the pedal before
returning to the original position
repeatedly, it may cause the
clutch system failure.
Downshifting
Downshift when you must slow down
in heavy traffic or drive up a steep hill
to prevent engine load.
Also, downshifting reduces the
chance of stalling and can accelerate
when you need to increase your
speed again.
When the vehicle is going downhill,
downshifting helps maintain safe
speed by providing brake power from
the engine and enables less wear on
the brakes.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine,
clutch and transmission:
• When downshifting from 5th
gear to 4th gear, be careful not
to inadvertently push the shift
lever sideways engaging the
2nd gear. A drastic downshift
may cause the engine speed to
increase to the point the
tachometer will enter the red-
zone.
• Donotdownshiftmorethantwo
gear at a time or downshift the
gear when the engine is running
at high speed (5,000 RPM or
higher). Such a downshifting
may damage the engine, clutch
and the transmission.
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