Mitsubishi Fuso FK/FM 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Switches and controls
Brake pedal
Use the brake pedal correctly. P. 7-7
Clutch pedal
<Manual transmission vehicles>
Do not operate the vehicle with your foot on the
clutch pedal as doing so can shorten the service life
of the clutch. It may also cause the engine braking
and exhaust braking performance to deteriorate.
For details of clutch pedal usage when pulling away,
refer to “Precautions when setting the vehicle in
motion” on page 7-2.
For details of clutch pedal usage while driving, refer
to “Precautions for driving” on page 7-3.
<Manual transmission vehicles>
CAUTION
•
Shifting from a forward gear to the reverse
gear or vice versa, should be done only after
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
When backing up, always double check to
make sure that there is nothing in your path.
•
When the gearshift lever is in the neutral
position, never keep your hand on the lever,
as a forward or backward pressure resulting
from this practice could cause malfunction
of the transmission.
•
When shifting, fully depress the clutch pedal
and then operate the gearshift lever. Other-
wise, damage to the transmission may
result.
•
The gear pattern is inscribed on gearshift lever.
•
When the gearshift lever is placed in the reverse
“R” position, the backup lamps light up and the
backup buzzer sounds simultaneously.
•
Refer to the following pages for instructions on
using the 9-speed transmission.
WARNING
Do not allow the floor mat, gravel, or empty
beverage cans or bottles to get under the
brake pedal as they will interfere with brake
pedal movement.
Keep the floor free of any objects obstructive
to operation of the pedal. Mud, dust or floor
mat, if caught in the pedal, may also cause
dragging of brakes.
Gearshift lever
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