4-8
Starting and driving
Driving precautions
To change gears, fully depress
the gearshift lever. After shifting,
release the clutch slowly. On the
5-speed transmission model, you
cannot shift directly from 5
th
gear
into Reverse. First shift into
Neutral, then into Reverse.
CAUTION:
●
Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving.
●
Stop
your
vehicle
completely before shifting into
reverse.
●
Avoid abrupt starts and
acceleration for your safety.
When quick acceleration is
required for some reason, shift
to lower gear and accelerate
until the vehicle reaches the
maximum speed in each gear.
Do not exceed the speed limit
of
any
gear.
Pay
special
attention into a lower gear on
slippery
surfaces.
Sudden
acceleration or down shifting
could cause the wheels to skid
and result in loss of control.
SUGGESTED SHIFT-UP
SPEEDS
The following provides suggested
speed ranges for shifting into a
higher gear. These suggestions
relate to fuel economy and vehicle
performance. Actual shift ranges
should be adjusted for specific
road conditions, the weather and
individual driving habits.
●
2-wheel drive models and 4
×
4
（
2H and 4H position
）
Gear change
Speed
(km/j)
1
st
to 2
nd
15
2
nd
to 3
rd
40
3
rd
to 4
th
80
4
th
to 5
th
100
●
4-wheel drive model
Gear change
Speed(km/h)
1
st
to 2
nd
13
2
nd
to 3
rd
20
3
rd
to 4
th
32
4
th
to 5th
36
The figures listed in the chart
refer to potential speed ranges
for each gear. The speed at
which you drive, however,
should conform to all federal,
state, province and territory
laws, and to the condition
which
will
permit
safe
operation.
Suggested maximum speed in
each gear
Downshift to a lower gear if the
engine is not running smoothly, or
if you need to accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum
suggested speed (shown below)
in any gear. For level road driving,
use the highest gear suggested
for that speed. Always observe
posted speed limits, and drive
according to the road conditions
which will ensure safe operation.
Do not overrun the engine when
shifting to a lower gear as it may
cause engine damage or loss of
vehicle control.
