•
If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section
should be carefully followed.
7. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds
after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for a short distance first, espe-
cially in cold weather.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
8. To stop the engine:
– Manual transmission models: apply the park-
ing brake and place the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position.
– Xtronic (CVT) models: move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position.
9. Rotate the steering wheel left to lock the steering
wheel.
DRIVING WITH MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
CAUTION
•
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
driving. This may cause clutch damage.
•
Stop your vehicle completely before shifting
into the R (Reverse) position.
•
When you are shifting from one gear to an-
other, be certain to depress the clutch pedal
all the way to the floor to avoid clashing or
chipping the gears.
•
Avoid abrupt starts and acceleration for your
safety.
•
When quick acceleration is required for some
reason, shift to a lower gear and accelerate
until the vehicle reaches the maximum speed
in each gear. Do not exceed the speed limit of
any gear. Pay special attention when acceler-
ating or when shifting into a lower gear on
slippery surfaces. Sudden acceleration or
down shifting could cause the wheels to skid
and result in loss of control.
Shifting
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal,
shift into the appropriate gear, then release the
clutch slowly and smoothly.
To ensure smooth gear changes, fully depress the
clutch pedal before operating the shift lever. If the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the trans-
mission is shifted, a gear noise may be heard. This
could result in damage to the transmission.
Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift through the
gears in sequence according to the vehicle speed.
NSD340
DRIVING VEHICLE
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