Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you
release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator
pedal.
This transmission has a “creeper” first gear (L=Low)
which should be used to start from a standing position
when carrying a payload or towing a trailer. Damage to
the clutch can result from starting in second or third gear
with a loaded vehicle. An unloaded vehicle may be
launched in second gear. Use each gear in numerical
order – do not skip a gear.
You should use first gear when starting from a standing
position if under heavy load or when pulling a trailer.
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both
fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as
listed in recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the
vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily
loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift
speeds may not apply.
Maximum Recommended Up-Shift Speeds
Gear
Selec-
tion
L to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6
Maxi-
mum
Speed
7 mph
(11
km/h)
15 mph
(24
km/h)
25 mph
(40
km/h)
40 mph
(64
km/h)
45 mph
(72
km/h)
Downshifting
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended to preserve brakes when driving down
steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time
provides better acceleration when you desire to resume
speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to
avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch.
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