5-Speed Manual Gearbox - PEUGEOT 308 Handbook

Driving
5-speed manual
gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
Push the gear lever to the right then
backwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
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6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5 or 6 gear
th th
Move the lever fully to the right to engage
5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3 rd or 4 th gear by
mistake).
Engaging reverse gear
Raise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.