Manual Transmission, 6-Speed - Volvo 2010 C30 Owner's Manual

6-speed manual transmission
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Depress the clutch pedal completely when
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changing gears
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Remove your foot from the clutch pedal
while driving. The shift pattern should be
followed.
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Overdrive (5th and 6th gears) should be
used as often as possible to help improve
fuel economy.
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.
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.
06 Starting and driving

Manual transmission, 6-speed*

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.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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