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Driving Your Vehicle

Manual Transmission Operation

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The manual transmission has 6 forward speeds. The transmission is fully synchronized in all forward gears, allowing smooth shifting to higher or lower gears.

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the gear shift lever is in 1st gear when the vehicle is parked on an uphill grade, or in R (Reverse) when parked on a downhill grade. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the LOCK/OFF position. Failure to observe these precautions may cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

To shift into R (Reverse), make sure the vehicle has come to a complete stop, then move the gear shift lever to the neutral position before engaging R (Reverse).

When the vehicle is completely stopped and you have difficulty engaging 1st or R (Reverse):

1. Move the gear shift lever to the neutral position and release the clutch pedal.

2. Depress the clutch pedal, then engage 1st or R (Reverse) gear.

Information

In cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the engine warms up.

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