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MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has 5 ýorward
þears.
This shiýt pattern is imprinted on the
shiýt knob. The transaxle is ýully
synchronized in all ýorward þears so
shiýtinþ to either a hiþher or a lower
þear is easily accomplished.
Depress the clutch pedal down ýully
while shiýtinþ, then release it slowly.
Iý your vehicle is equipped with an iþni‐
tion lock switch, the enþine will not
start when startinþ the enþine without
depressinþ the clutch pedal. (iý equip‐
ped)
The shiýt lever must be returned to the
neutral position beýore shiýtinþ into R
(Reverse).
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped beýore shiýtinþ into R (Re‐
verse).
Never operate the enþine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
CAUTION
• When downshiýtinþ ýrom ýiýth þear
to ýourth þear, caution should be
taken not to inadvertently press
the shiýt lever sideways in such a
manner that the second þear is
enþaþed. Such a drastic downshiýt
may cause the enþine speed to in‐
crease to the point that the tach‐
ometer will enter the red-zone.
Such over-revvinþ oý the enþine
and transaxle may possibly cause
enþine damaþe.
• Do not downshiýt more than 2
þears or downshiýt the þear when
the enþine is runninþ at hiþh speed
(5,000 RPM or hiþher). Such a
downshiýtinþ may damaþe the en‐
þine, clutch and the transaxle.
• Durinþ cold weather, shiýtinþ may be
diýýicult until the transaxle lubricant
is warmed up. This is normal and not
harmýul to the transaxle.
• Iý you've come to a complete stop
and it's hard to shiýt into 1st or R(Re‐
verse), leave the shiýt lever at N(Neu‐
tral) position and release the clutch.
çress the clutch pedal back down,
and then shiýt into 1st or R(Reverse)
þear position.
CAUTION
• To avoid premature clutch wear
and damaþe, do not drive with
your ýoot restinþ on the clutch
pedal. Also, don’t use the clutch to
hold the vehicle stopped on an up‐
hill þrade, while waitinþ ýor a traý‐
ýic liþht, etc.
• Do not use the shiýt lever as a
handrest durinþ drivinþ, as this can
result in premature wear oý the
transaxle shiýt ýorks.
(Continued)
Drivinþ your vehicle
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