Manual Transmission - Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2007 Owner's Manual

Starting and driving

Manual transmission

The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever knob. Be sure
to always fully depress the clutch pedal before attempting to
shift the lever.
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CAUTION
!
● Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse while
the vehicle is moving forward; doing so will damage
the transmission.
● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driv-
ing as this will cause premature clutch wear or dam-
age.
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NOTE
● If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the clutch pedal again;
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the shift will then be easier to make.
● To shift into reverse from 5th gear, move the gearshift
lever to the "N" (Neutral) position, and then shift it into
reverse.
● To avoid grinding noises when shifting into reverse, wait
approximately 3 seconds with the clutch depressed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Changing gears
Always use care to change the gear with the vehicle speed
matched to the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive
engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and
damage the engine.
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