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• When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running (for example, at a
stop light), shift to N (Neutral) and re-
lease the clutch pedal with the foot
brake applied.
• Do not shift to the N (Neutral) posi-
tion while driving. Doing so may re-
sult in an accident due to loss of en-
gine braking.
Shifting
To change gears or when upshifting or
downshifting, depress the clutch pedal
fully, shift into the appropriate gear, then
release the clutch slowly and smoothly.
To ensure smooth gear changes, fully de-
press the clutch pedal before operating the
shift lever. If the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed before the transmission is
shifted, a gear noise may be heard. Trans-
mission damage may occur.
Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd,
3rd, 4th and 5th up to 6th gear in sequence
according to vehicle speed.
To back up, lift up on the shift lever ring
O
1
and then move it to the R (Reverse) position
after stopping the vehicle completely.
The shift lever ring
O
1
returns to its original
position when the shift lever is moved to
the N (Neutral) position.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R
(Reverse) or 1 (1st), shift into N (Neutral), then
release the clutch pedal. Depress the
clutch pedal again and shift into R (Re-
verse) or 1 (1st).
Suggested up-shift speeds
The following are suggested vehicle
speeds for shifting into a higher gear.
These suggestions relate to fuel economy
and vehicle performance. Actual upshift
speeds will vary according to road condi-
tions, the weather and individual driving
habits.
SSD0552
Starting and driving 5-23
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