Fig. 104 Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Selecting a forward gear
The positions of the individual driving gears are shown on the gearshift
lever
⇒
Fig. 103 or
⇒
Fig. 104 .
Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.
Move the gear lever to the required position
⇒
.
Release the clutch to engage.
In some countries, the clutch pedal will have to be depressed fully in order to start the engine.
Selecting reverse gear
Reverse gear should be selected only when the vehicle is stationary.
Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal
⇒
.
Move the gear lever to the neutral position and push down.
Push the gear lever fully to the left and then to the front into the reverse gear position
⇒
Fig. 103
Ⓡ
or
⇒
Fig. 104
Ⓡ
.
Release the clutch to engage.
Shifting down
Shifting down when the vehicle is in motion should always take place to the next lower gear and
avoiding high engine speeds
⇒
. At high speeds or high engine speeds, damage to the clutch and
the gearbox could occur if one or more gears are skipped when shifting down gear, even if the clutch
is not released when doing this
⇒
.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
