Kia Stonic YB 2021 - Page 276

Driving your vehicle
25
Manual Transmission (MT)
This shift pattern is imprinted on
the shift knob. The transmission is
fully synchronized in all forward
gears so shifting to either a higher
or a lower gear is easily accom
-
plished.
Depress the clutch pedal down fully
whilst shifting, then release it
slowly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an
ignition lock switch, the engine will
not start when starting the engine
without depressing the clutch pedal.
(if equipped)
The shift lever must be returned to
the neutral position before shifting
into 3 (3everse).
Push the button located immedi
-
ately below the shift knob and pull
the gearshift lever to the left suffi
-
ciently, and then shift into reverse
(3) gear position.
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into 3
(3everse).
Never operate the engine with the
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
CAUTION
䳜 8hen downshifting from fifth
gear to fourth gear, caution
should be taken not to inadver
-
tently press the shift lever side
-
ways in such a manner that the
second gear is engaged. Such a
drastic downshift may cause the
engine speed to increase to the
point that the tachometer will
enter the red-zone. Such over-
revving of the engine and trans
-
mission may possibly cause
engine damage.
䳜 Do not downshift more than 2
gears or downshift the gear when
the engine is running at high
speed (,000 3PM or higher). Such
a downshifting may damage the
engine, clutch and the transmis
-
sion.
䳜 During cold weather, shifting may
be difficult until the transmission
lubricant is warmed up. This is
normal and not harmful to the
transmission.
䳜 If you've come to a complete stop
and it's hard to shift into 1st or 3
(3everse), leave the shift lever at
N (Neutral) position and release
the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
back down, and then shift into 1st
or 3 (3everse) gear position.
CAUTION
䳜 To avoid premature clutch wear
and damage, do not drive with
your foot resting on the clutch
pedal. Also, don䳓t use the clutch to
hold the vehicle stopped on an
uphill grade, whilst waiting for a
traffic light, etc.