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Driving your vehicle
MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Manual transaxle operation
CAUTION
When downshifting from fifth
gear to fourth gear,
The manual transaxle has 6 forward
gears.
•
caution
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-
plished.
should be taken not to inadver-
tently press the gear shift lever
sideways in such a manner that
second gear is engaged. Such a
drastic downshift may cause the
engine speed to increase to the
point that the tachometer will
enter the red-zone. Such over-
revving of the engine may possi-
bly cause engine damage.
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-
tion lock system, the engine will not start
when
starting
the
engine
depressing the clutch pedal. (if equipped)
without
The shift lever can be moved without
pulling the ring (1).
• Do not downshift more than 2
gears or downshift the gear when
the engine is running at high
speed (5,000 RPM or higher).
Such a downshifting may damage
the engine.
The gearshift lever must be returned to
the neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse). The ring located immediately
below the shift knob must be pulled
upward while moving the shift lever to the
R position. (Type A)
The ring (1) must be pulled up while
moving the shift lever.
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Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
• During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transaxle lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transaxle.
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
•
If you've come to a complete stop and
it's hard to shift into 1st or R (Reverse),
put the shift lever in N (Neutral) posi-
tion and release the clutch. Press the
clutch pedal back down, and then shift
into 1st or R (Reverse) gear position.
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