Fig. 129
Gearshift pattern of a 6-speed manual transmission.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The positions of the individual gears are shown on the gearshift lever
⇒
fig. 128
or
⇒
fig. 129
.
x
Depress the clutch pedal all the way and hold.
x
Move the gearshift lever into the desired position
⇒
.
x
Release the clutch pedal to engage the gear.
The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.
Shifting into reverse
x
Only shift to the reverse gear when the vehicle is not moving.
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. 128
(R)
or
⇒
fig. 129
(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. This also applies when the parking brake is engaged.
x
Never shift into Reverse (R) when the vehicle is moving.
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