Chery J11, User Manual, Page: 65 / 152

Shift Lock Feature
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, push the Shift Lock button
on the shifter assembly. With the Shift
Lock button activated, you can move
the shift lever to different gear selec-
tions without pressing the brake
pedal.
NOTE: Shift Lock Feature is only be
used in the case of an emergency.
Manual Transaxle
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
To utilize your manual transaxle effi-
ciently for both fuel economy and per-
formance, it should be upshifted as ef-
fectively as possible.
NOTE: During cold weather, it is nor-
mal to experience increased effort in
shifting until the transaxle fluid warms
up.
CAUTION!
Never drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal.
Never attempt to hold the vehicle on
a hill with the clutch pedal partially en-
gaged.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you
leave the vehicle unattended without
having the parking brake fully applied.
The parking brake should always be
applied when the driver is not in the
vehicle, especially on an incline.
Shifting
•
Always use 1st gear when starting
from a standing position.
•
Fully depress the clutch pedal before
shifting gears. As you release the
clutch pedal, lightly depress the ac-
celerator pedal.
•
Always use each gear in numerical or-
der, do not skip a gear.
•
Apply proper pressure to the shift le-
ver while shifting. Proper pressure re-
duces the sliding and rubbing time
of the synchronizer’s lock ring and re-
duce friction.
Shift Lock Position 5-Speed Shift Pattern
64 – STARTING AND OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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