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STARTING AND OPERATING
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(Continued)
To engage the gears, press the clutch pedal
fully and put the gear selector into the
required position. The diagram for gear
engagement is shown on the knob.
Gear Selector
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
wh
ile shifting, then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
pr
event shifting to REVERSE (R) by mistake.
Push the gear selector downward and shift to
REVERSE (R).
A natural driving posture can be achieved by
li
ghtly gripping the gear selector from the
side without having to rest your elbow on the
center console.
If shifting to REVERSE (R) is difficult, shift
ba
ck into neutral, release the clutch pedal,
and try again.
NOTE:
A certain amount of noise from the transmis-
sion is normal. This noise can be most
n
o
ticeable when the vehicle is idling in
NEUTRAL with the clutch engaged (clutch
pedal released), but it may also be heard
when driving. The noise may also be more
noticeable when the transmission is warm.
This noise is normal and is not an indication
of a problem with your clutch or transmis
-
sion.
With Parking Sensor System
When the gear selector is shifted to the
R
E
VERSE (R) position with the ignition
placed in the ON mode, the parking sensor
system is activated an audible sound is
heard.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION — IF
EQUIPPED
Shift Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with an interlock
system that holds the transmission gear
selector in PARK (P) unless the brakes are
CAUTION!
Keep your foot off the clutch pedal
except when shifting gears. Also, do not
use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an
hill or grade. Riding the clutch will cause
needless clutch wear and damage.
Do not apply any excessive lateral force
to the gear selector when changing from
fifth to fourth gear. This could lead to the
accidental selection of second gear,
which could result in damage to the
transmission.
Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to
REVERSE (R). Shifting to REVERSE (R)
while the vehicle is still moving may
damage the transmission.
Reverse can only be engaged when the
vehicle is completely stationary. With
the engine running, wait at least two
seconds with the clutch pedal fully
pressed before engaging reverse to
prevent damage to the gears.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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