x
Depress the clutch pedal fully and hold
⇒
.
x
Move the gearshift lever to neutral and press down.
x
Move the shift lever to the left and then push forward into the reverse gear position
⇒
fig. 116
(R)
or
⇒
fig. 117
(R)
.
x
Release the clutch pedal to engage the gear.
Downshifting
You should always downshift gear by gear when driving, meaning always into the next lowest gear. Do
not downshift when the engine rpm (revolutions per minute) is too high
⇒
. At fast speeds or high
engine rpm, skipping over one or more gears when downshifting can cause damage to the clutch and
transmission, even if a gear is not engaged
⇒
.
WARNING
Downshifting to a lower gear incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle control and can cause
accidents and serious personal injuries.
WARNING
When the engine is running and a gear is engaged, the vehicle will start to move as soon as
the clutch pedal is released, even when the parking brake is applied. This also applies when
the parking brake is engaged.
x
Never shift into reverse when the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
Shifting down to a gear that is too low when driving at fast speeds or high engine rpm can
cause extensive damage to the clutch and transmission. That is true even if the clutch pedal is
pressed so that the clutch is not engaged.
NOTICE
To help prevent damage and premature wear:
x
Do not rest your hand on the gearshift lever while driving. Over time, the pressure will
cause premature wear in the transmission.
x
Make sure that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before shifting into reverse.
x
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way when changing gears.
x
Do not hold the vehicle on a hill using engine power with the clutch pedal partially engaged
and the engine running.
