Manual Transmission, 6-Speed (Certain Markets Only) - Volvo 2009 V50 Owner's Manual

06 Starting and driving

Manual transmission, 6-speed (certain markets only)

6-speed manual transmission (option
on certain models)
Depress the clutch pedal completely when
1
changing gears .
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Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while
driving. The shift pattern should be followed.
Overdrive (5th and 6th gears) should be used
as often as possible to help improve fuel econ-
omy.
1 Clutch interlock: The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start your car. If the clutch is notdepressed, it will not be possible to start the engine.
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Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed
transmission
Reverse gear should only be engaged from a
complete stop.
NOTE
Reverse gear is electronically blocked to
help prevent it from being selected while the
vehicle is moving foward.
CAUTION
Never shift into reverse while moving for-
ward.
WARNING
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause
the accelerator, brake, and/or clutch pedal
to catch. Check that the movement of these
pedals is not impeded. Not more than one
protective floor covering may be used at
one time.