burn completely. Incomplete combustion allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings and injector nozzles. Also,
the unburned fuel can enter the crankcase, diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to the engine.
10.5 Manual Transmission
The first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat rough. This is a normal phenomenon, and precision shifts will
develop within the initial few hundred kilometers of running.
10.5.1 Gear Shift Lever
The gear shift lever shifts the transmission into various gears.
10.5.2 Gear Indicator (if equipped)
The current gear shift lever position is indicated in the DIS on the instrument panel. The different gear positions can
be selected using the gear shift lever.
10.5.3 Neutral Position
This position stops the transmission of power from the engine to drive axle. With the gear shift lever in neutral and
brakes released, the vehicle can move freely by pushing or towing. The engine can be started in this mode. It is
always recommended to keep the brake pedal depressed in this position. It is advisable to shift into neutral when the
vehicle is standstill for longer durations with the engine idling.
Coasting the vehicle with the gear lever in neutral and engine ON/OFF is not recommended. The steering and
braking will be very hard without power assist while coasting with the engine OFF. In an event of panic braking, you
will not have the power of engine braking to slow down the vehicle. This may lead to personal injury or accident.
Do not leave the vehicle with the gear shift lever in neutral position. Always engage manual parking brake before
leaving the vehicle, to prevent any vehicle movement leading to possible injury to a by-stander or damage to vehicle.
10.5.4 Gears 1-5
Use the gears 1 to 5 as per vehicle load, road/traffic conditions or as per requirement. The current gear selection is
indicated in the DIS.
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