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Starting and operating / Manual transmission
Manual transmission
S07AF
The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed , 6-forward-speed and 1-reverse-speed transmission .
The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob .
To change the shift lever position : 1 . Depress the clutch pedal .
2 . To shift into all positions other than “ R ”, move the shift lever accordingly .
1 ) Slider
3 . To shift into the “ R ” position , hold up the slider , move the lever to the “ R ” position , then release the slider .
4 . Gradually release the clutch pedal .
If it is difficult to shift into gear , put the transmission in neutral , release the clutch pedal momentarily , and then try again .
WARNING
. Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged ( i . e ., when the clutch pedal is depressed ) or with the shift lever in the neutral position . Engine braking has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently increased .
. Do not engage the clutch ( i . e ., release the clutch pedal ) suddenly when starting the vehicle . By doing so the vehicle might unexpectedly accelerate or the transmission could malfunction .
CAUTION
Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped . It may cause damage to the transmission to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving .