Dodge 2008 KA Nitro Automobile User Manual


 
WARNING!
When parking your vehicle, always leave a manual
transmission in first gear and apply the parking
brake fully to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage. Never use any gear as a
substitute for the parking brake.
CAUTION!
To drive as safely as possible and to prolong the life
of your manual transmission, follow these tips:
Before shifting from a forward gear into reverse, or
from reverse to a forward gear, stop vehicle com-
pletely. Otherwise, accelerated transmission wear may
result.
Do not operate at sustained high engine or road
speeds in lower gears. Engine damage may result.
Do not downshift into a low gear while traveling at too
high a speed for that gear. Engine, clutch, or transmis-
sion damage may result.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This causes
heat buildup and damages the clutch.
When you slow down or go up a grade, downshift as
speed requires or the engine may overheat.
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the
clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged.
During cold weather, you may experience increased
effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms
up. This is normal.
Push in the clutch pedal completely when shifting.
Otherwise, transmission or clutch damage may result.
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