Chapter 4
DRIVING
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
3
Shift patterns
The manual transmissions tted to
vehicles with V6 and V8 engines have six
forward gears and a reverse gear.
The shift pattern illustrated is also found
on the top of the gear shift lever.
When selecting R (reverse), shift the gear
lever sideways against spring pressure in
order to engage the gear.
Operating notes
• When shifting from one gear to
another, be sure to depress the clutch
pedal fully to avoid damage to the
transmission.
• Never attempt to engage reverse
gear while the vehicle is still moving.
Ensure a slight pause between
pressing the clutch pedal and moving
into reverse gear to allow all the rotating
components to stop. Whenever reverse
gear is selected with the ignition on, the
reversing lamps illuminate.
• Shift the gear lever with a moderate
effort to allow time for the transmission
synchromesh to work properly.
• For vehicles tted with a 3.6L Spark
Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) V6
engine; when on level roads, in an
unladen condition, it is permissible to
drive off in 2nd gear, in the interest of
fuel economy.
• To avoid damage to the clutch, do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal.
• When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle stationary by slipping the
clutch. Use the park brake or foot brake.
• When climbing steep grades, change down to a lower gear before the engine starts
to labour. To maintain safe speeds on a steep downgrade and to reduce brake wear
and overheating, shift into a lower gear before starting the descent.
• Do not over rev the engine when shifting down to a lower gear.
• V6 5th gear provides direct drive, whereas 6th gear provides overdrive.
V8 4th gear provides direct drive, whereas 5th and 6th gears provide overdrive.
TRANSMISSION OPERATION cont.
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