Manual Transmission; Gear Lever; Gear Indicator - Mahindra XUV500 2012 Owner's Manual

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

The first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat rough.
This is a normal phenomenon, and precision shifts will
develop within the initial few hundred kilometers of running.

Gear Lever

Your vehicle is fitted with manual transmission having six
forward and one reverse gear. This shift pattern is imprinted
on the gear lever knob. The transmission is fully synchronised
in all forward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower
gear is easily accomplished. The clutch pedal should be
depressed fully while shifting, and then released slowly.
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Gear Indicator

The current gear lever position is indicated in the center of
the speedometer dial.
Neutral Position
This position stops the transmission of power from the engine
to drive axle. With the gear lever in neutral and brakes
released, the vehicle can move freely by pushing or towing.
The engine can be started in this mode. It is always recom-
mended to keep the brake pedal depressed in this position. It
is advisable to shift into neutral when the vehicle is standstill
for longer durations with the engine idling.
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