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DRIVING
5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle
) Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.
) Do not touch the accelerator.
) For Diesel engines: turn the
key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.
) Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).
) In temperatures lower than 0°C,
declutch while operating the
starter to facilitate starting.
Engaging reverse gear
) Move the gear lever to the right
then back.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear
) Raise the ring under the knob
(indicated by the arrow) and
push 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 facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
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