MG Hector Plus - Gear Shifting in Manual Transmission

2 - GEAR SHIFTING IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION
While shifting gears, press the clutch
pedal fully.
While waiting at a traffic signal, parking
brake should be engaged instead of
engaging gear and keeping the clutch
pedal pressed
Start slowing down the vehicle well in
advance when moving slowly/stopping at
red signal. Shift into neutral gear to avoid
clutch slippage.
Shift into 1
st
gear while driving below
speed of 15 KMPH or crossing over
speed breakers
Starting-of directly in 2
nd
/3
rd
gear. It can
result in excessive friction and reduce
the life of the clutch.
Using accelerator if partial declutching
is required in crowded area up to speed
of 15 KMPH (1
st
Gear) or 15-25 KMPH
(2
nd
Gear)
Clutch riding leads to clutch
slippage/wear. Rest your foot on the
side footrest once gear is shifted.
Pressing the clutch for quick
acceleration as it leads to clutch
slippage/wear
Using partial clutch for prolonged
duration while in heavy traffic
conditions. This can lead to experience
of unusual smell leading to
premature/early failure of clutch.
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During cold weather, you may experience increased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up,
this is normal.
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