Audi 100 Quattro, Owner'S Manual

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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Gearshift lever
Start engine with gearshift lever in
Neutral, clutch pedal depressed.
Always depress the clutch pedal fully
when changing gears. Do not hold the
vehicle on a steep hill with the clutch
pedal partially depressed. This may
cause premature clutch wear or
damage.
Resting your hand on the shift lever
knob while driving will cause
premature wear in the transmission.
The five forward gears and the reverse
gear are arranged as illustrated.
Drive in 5th gear for optimum fuel
economy when cruising. However if more
acceleration is required (when passing
for example) shift down.
WARNING
To down-shift from 5th gear to 4th
gear, do not move shift lever to the left
to avoid shifting accidentally into 2nd
gear, which wilt suddenly increase
engine speed and may cause damage
and loss of vehicle control.
Reverse
Only shift into Reverse when the
vehicle is not moving.
To engage Reverse
, move lever to right,
press down and pull back.
When shifting from 5th gear to R, move
gearshift lever to the 3rd/4th gear level
first.
Back-up lights go on when you engage
Reverse gear with ignition on.