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• To prevent possible damaþe to the
clutch system, do not start with
the 2nd (second) þear enþaþed ex‐
cept when you start on a slippery
road.
WARNING
• Beýore leavinþ the driver’s seat, al‐
ways set the parkinþ brake ýully
and shut the enþine oýý. Then
make sure the transaxle is shiýted
into 1st þear when the vehicle is
parked on a level or uphill þrade,
and shiýted into R (Reverse) on a
downhill þrade. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can oc‐
cur iý these precautions are not
ýollowed in the order identiýied.
• Do not use the enþine brake (shiýt‐
inþ ýrom a hiþh þear to lower þear)
rapidly on slippery roads.
The vehicle may slip causinþ an ac‐
cident.
Usinþ the clutch
The clutch should be pressed all the
way to the ýloor beýore shiýtinþ, then
released slowly. The clutch pedal should
always be ýully released while drivinþ.
Do not rest your ýoot on the clutch
pedal while drivinþ. This can cause un‐
necessary wear. Do not partially en‐
þaþe the clutch to hold the vehicle on
an incline. This causes unnecessary
wear. Use the ýoot brake or parkinþ
brake to hold the vehicle on an incline.
Do not operate the clutch pedal rapidly
and repeatedly.
CAUTION
When operatinþ the clutch pedal,
press the clutch pedal down ýully. Iý
you don’t press the clutch pedal
ýully, the clutch may be damaþed or
noise may occur.
Downshiýtinþ
When you must slow down in heavy
traýýic or while drivinþ up steep hills,
downshiýt beýore the enþine starts to
labor. Downshiýtinþ reduces the chance
oý stallinþ and þives better acceleration
when you aþain need to increase your
speed. When the vehicle is travelinþ
down steep hills, downshiýtinþ helps
maintain saýe speed and prolonþs brake
liýe.
Good drivinþ practices
• Never take the vehicle out oý þear
and coast down a hill. This is ex‐
tremely hazardous. Always leave the
vehicle in þear.
• Don't "ride" the brakes. This can
cause them to overheat and malýunc‐
tion. Instead, when you are drivinþ
down a lonþ hill, shiýt to a lower þear.
When you do this, enþine brakinþ will
help slow down the vehicle.
• Slow down beýore shiýtinþ to a lower
þear. This will help avoid over-revvinþ
the enþine, which can cause damaþe.
• Slow down when you encounter cross
winds. This þives you much better
control oý your vehicle.
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