Seat Mii 2013 Owner's Manual page 128

126 Starting, changing gears, parking
● Keep the clutch pedal pushed all the way down.
● Move the gearbox lever to the required position ⇒
● Release the clutch pedal to engage clutch.
In some countries, it is necessary to press the clutch pedal to the floor to
start the engine.
Selecting reverse gear
● Engage reverse gear only when the vehicle is stopped.
● Keep the clutch pedal pushed all the way down ⇒
● Move the gear lever into the neutral position.
● Move the gear stick to the right and then backwards to reverse gear
● Release the clutch pedal to engage clutch.
Shifting down a gear
Shifting down a gear while driving must be carried out gear by gear, i.e. to
the gear immediately preceding the current gear and at an engine speed
that is not excessive ⇒
. At high speeds, or high engine speeds, skipping
one or various gears when shifting down a gear can cause damage to the
clutch and the gearbox, even if the clutch is not engaged during the process
⇒ .
WARNING
When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a
gear is engaged and the clutch released.
● Never engage the reverse gear when a vehicle is moving forward.
WARNING
As a consequence of shifting down a gear incorrectly, you may lose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident with serious consequences.
CAUTION
.
If, at high speeds or high engine speeds the gear lever is shifted down to a
gear that is too low, serious damage can be caused to the clutch and gear-
box. This also applies if you press the clutch pedal and it does not engage.
CAUTION
To prevent damage and avoid premature wear, please observe the follow-
ing:
.
● While driving, do not leave your hand resting on the gear stick. The pres-
sure applied by your hand is transmitted to the gearbox selector forks.
.
● Always ensure that the vehicle is completely stopped before engaging
R
the reverse gear.
● When changing gear, always make sure the clutch pedal is pushed right
to the floor.
● Never hold the vehicle "on the clutch" on hills.
Recommended gear display
In some vehicles, the recommended gear for reducing fuel consumption is
displayed on the instrument panel display:
Display



Meaning
Optimum gear.
Recommendation to change up a gear.
Recommendation to change down a gear.
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