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11.8.5 Recommended Gear Shifting Speeds
Upshifting
Shift Range
Vehicle Road Speed
(kmph)
Engine RPM Range
1–2 20–25
1800–2200
2–3 35–40
3–4 45–50
4–5 55–60
5–6 65–70
Shift gears at suitable engine or road speeds to safeguard the
transmission components. Avoid driving in high RPM’s (>3000
RPM).
When parking on an incline, gear alone may not be sufficient to
prevent the vehicle from moving. Always set the manual parking
brake in addition to shifting the gear lever into gear. It is also
recommended to turn the front wheels towards the road curb
11.8.6 Reverse
This gear is to enable the vehicle to move in the reverse direction.
Move the gear lever into this position only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop and the gear lever is in neutral position.
The reverse lock ring located immediately below the gear shift knob
must be pulled upward while moving the shift lever to the reverse
(R) position.
To avoid transmission damage, shift into or out of reverse gear
only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the
engine is at idle speed. It is recommended you wait
approximately for three seconds in neutral gear before shifting
into or out of reverse gear.
STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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