Starting and operating
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.
& Shifting speeds
Non-turbo models
! Recommended shifting speeds
The best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance during
normal driving is ensured by shifting up
at the speeds listed in the following table.
Shift up
1st
7-17
mph (km/h)
32 (51)
2nd
53 (86)
3rd
76 (122)
Turbo models
mph (km/h)
35 (56)
mph (km/h)
1st
1st to 2nd
15 (24)
2nd
58 (94)
2nd to 3rd
25 (40)
3rd
85 (137)
3rd to 4th
40 (64)
4th to 5th
45 (72)
! Maximum allowable speeds
The following tables show the maximum
speeds that are possible with each different gear.
Never exceed t H