Driving your vehicle
Using the clutch
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CAUTION
The
clutch
pedal
should
be
To prevent possible damage
to the clutch system, do not
start with the 2nd (second)
gear engaged except when
you start on a slippery road.
depressed all the way to the floor
before:
To prevent damage to the
engine:
-
Starting the engine
• 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.
The engine will not start without
depressing the clutch pedal.
-
Shifting
Downshifting
When releasing the clutch pedal,
release it slowly. The clutch pedal
should always be released while
driving.
Downshift when you must slow down
in heavy traffic or drive up a steep hill
to prevent engine load.
Also,
downshifting
reduces
the
•
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
chance of stalling and can accelerate
when you need to increase your
speed again.
CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary wear or
damage to the clutch:
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.
•
Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving.
may
damage
the
engine,
clutch and the transaxle.
•
Do not hold the vehicle with
the clutch on an incline, while
waiting for the traffic light, etc.
•
Always depress the clutch
pedal
down fully to prevent
noise or damage.
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