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Manual transmission models
Shifting
1Shifting
Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
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Do not shift to (R before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
Shifting to (R before stopping can damage the
transmission.
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into (R, or
shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they do not
βgrind.β
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not
go into the tachometerβs red zone. Should this occur,
it can severely damage your engine.
When you are not shifting, do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out faster.
There is a metallic part on the shift lever. If you leave
the vehicle parked outside for a long time on a hot
day, be careful before moving the shift lever. Because
of heat, the shift lever may be extremely hot. If the
outside temperature is low, the shift lever may feel
cold.
If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you
are in, the engine speed will enter into the
tachometerβs red zone. When this happens, you may
experience a slight jolt.
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1Shift Up/Down Indicators
Shift Up/Down Indicators
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Come on to notify you that a gear change is
recommended in order to maintain fuel
efficient driving or to prevent the engine from
stalling.
3WARNING
The shift indicator is a guide to help you
achieve better fuel economy.
Never refer to the Shift Indicators when
road and traffic conditions are
unsuitable or when it may distract you.
The shift up indicator: Comes on when
upshifting is recommended.
This indicator will not prompt you to downshift to
increase engine braking. It is up to you to downshift
to increase engine braking when driving downhill.
The shift down indicator: Comes on when
downshifting is recommended.
Always shift down at the appropriate vehicle speed.
The shift down indicator does not come on when
downshifting from (2 to (1.
Ambient meter colour may change if you do not
change gears when a shift indicator illuminates. This
can result in a change in fuel economy.
Road and traffic conditions may require you to shift
at times other than those indicated.
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Reverse Lockout
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The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally
shifting into (R from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving at a certain speed.
If you cannot shift to (R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following:
1. Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift
lever all the way to the left, and shift to (R.
2. If you still cannot shift into (R, apply the
parking brake, and turn the ignition switch
to ACCESSORY (q or LOCK (0*1.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into (R.
4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you
have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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