NOTICE
Always make sure that the pedals are able to move freely and that nothing can interfere with
them. If a brake circuit fails, more brake pedal travel will be needed to bring the vehicle to a
stop. The brake pedal must be pressed farther and harder than normal.
Manual transmission: Gearshift lever
Fig. 116 Gearshift pattern of a 5-speed manual transmission.
Fig. 117 Gearshift pattern of a 6-speed manual transmission.
¤Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The positions of the individual gears are shown on the gearshift lever ⇒
fig. 116 or ⇒ fig. 117.
x Depress the clutch pedal all the way and hold.
x Move the gearshift lever into the desired position ⇒
.
x Release the clutch pedal to engage the gear.
The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.
Shifting into reverse
x Only shift to the reverse gear when the vehicle is not moving.