Manual Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The vehicle is equipped with either a 5-speed
or 6-speed manual transaxle.
The shift pattern for each is shown, right.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
WARNING
Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The sudden change in tyre speed could cause the tyres to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Be sure to leave the shift lever in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended:
Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident.
CAUTION
* Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears.
Also, do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade.
Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage.
* Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the shift lever when changing from 5th to 4th gear.
This could lead to the accidental selection of 2nd gear, which can result in damage to the transaxle.
* Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R.
Shifting to R while the vehicle is still moving may damage the transaxle.
