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Starting and operating / Manual transmission
Gear |
mph ( km / h ) |
1st |
28 ( 46 ) |
2nd |
53 ( 85 ) |
3rd |
77 ( 124 ) |
|
4th
5th
|
Legal speed limit ( Posted limit speed ) |
WARNING
When shifting down a gear , ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected . Failure to observe this precaution can lead to engine overrevving and this in turn can result in engine damage .
In addition , sudden application of engine brakes when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking ; as a consequence , control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident increased .
NOTE
Never exceed the posted speed limit .
& Driving tips
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NOTE
If the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time , driving torque may be restrained . This is not a malfunction .
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade . Either of those actions may cause clutch damage .
Do not drive with your hand resting on the shift lever . This may cause wear on the transmission components .
When it is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic , turning corners , or driving up steep hills , downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to labor .
On steep downgrades , downshift the transmission to 4th , 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary ; this helps to maintain a safe speed and to extend brake pad life .
In this way , the engine provides a braking effect . Remember , if you “ ride ” ( over use ) the brakes while descending a hill , they may overheat and not work properly .
The engine may , on rare occasions , knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill . This phenomenon is not an indication of a problem in your vehicle .