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You can shift into FIRST (1) when you're going less
than 20 mph (32
km/h).
If you've come
to
a complete
stop and it's hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift
lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press
the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).
SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on
the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then,
slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH
(3,4,5): Shift into
THIRD (3), FOURTH (4)' and FIFTH ( 5 ) the same way
you do for SECOND ( 2 ) . Slowly let up on the clutch
pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
TO STOP: Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the
clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to
NEUTRAL (N).
NEUTRAL
(N): Use this position when you start or
idle your engine.
REVERSE
(R):
To back up, press down the clutch
pedal and shift into REVERSE
(R).
Let up on the clutch
pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
is
stopped. Shifting to REVERSE
(R)
while your
vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle.
Also, use REVERSE
(R)
along with the parking brake
for parking your vehicle.
Shift Speeds (Manual Transaxle)
This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for the
best fuel economy.
Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds
in mph (km/h)
1tO2
2 t 0 3
3t04
4 t 0 5
or2to1 Or3t02
Or4t03
Or5tO4
15
25
40
45
1.6L(CODE6)
(24)
(40)
( 6 4
(72)
. ,
-
15
23
40
45
1.8L
(CODE
8)
(24)
(37)
(64)
(72)
2-18
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