Shifting Into Reverse - Mercedes-Benz 2007 C 230 Operator's Manual

Controls in detail
Manual transmission
Gearshift pattern for manual transmission
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When you are shifting into the 5th or 6th
gear, make sure that you press the gearshift le-
ver to the right. Otherwise, you could accidental-
ly shift into the 3th or 4th gear and damage the
transmission.
Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the
engine can result in engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warran-
ty.
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using
the clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.
Do not exceed the engine speed limits. Refer to
tachometer ( page 120) for engine speeds.

Shifting into reverse

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Only shift into reverse gear R when the vehi-
cle is stationary, as the transmission could oth-
erwise be damaged.
Stop the vehicle completely.
Fully depress clutch pedal.
Move the gearshift lever to neutral
position (no gear selected).
Move the gearshift lever to the left until
you feel a certain resistance.
Push the gearshift lever past this
resistance.
Then move the gearshift lever forward
into position R.