Shifting
Petrol models
Shift Lever Operation
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NOTICE
Do not shift to R before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Shifting to R before stopping can damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer's red zone. Should this occur, it can severely damage your engine.If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. When this happens, you may experience a slight jolt.
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into R, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they do not "grind."
- When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster.
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Reverse Lockout
Your vehicle's lockout mechanism stops you from accidentally shifting into R from the 5th gear. Always shift to N first, then to R.