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Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift into 1st. Then
gradually release the clutch pedal while depressing the
accelerator pedal.
CAUTION!
•
Do not move the gearshift lever into the “R”
(REVERSE) while the vehicle is moving forward;
doing so will damage the transaxle.
•
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal as this
will cause premature clutch wear or damage.
•
Do not coast in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
(illegal in many states).
•
Do not use the gearshift lever as a hand rest. This
can result in premature wear of the transaxle shift
forks.
NOTE
1. If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the clutch pedal
again; the shift will then be easier to make.
2. To shift into reverse from 5th gear, move the gearshift
lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position, and then shift into
reverse. Never shift into the “R” position when the
vehicle is moving.
Proper shift points
Always use care to change gears with the vehicle speed
matching the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve
fuel economy and prolong engine life.
CAUTION!
Avoid downshifting that may cause the tachometer
pointer to enter the red zone.
This puts the engine at risk of being damaged.
Upshifting
In order to efficiently utilize your manual transaxle for
both fuel economy and performance, it should be shifted
as listed below.
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