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Transmission
Transmission operation
Shifting gears can be done
as shown in the gure by ve
selections.
Push the clutch pedal all the
way down and then shift the
gear gently.
There is a safety system
in the vehicle to prevent
unintentionally shifting from gear
5 to the reverse gear (R). In this
case, the selector lever moves
into the neutral position and
then into the reverse selection.
Attention
When the vehicle is in complete
stop, shift the gear into the
reverse position.
To prevent the clutch system
from early wear and abrasion,
do not put your foot on the
clutch pedal.
Also, do not use the clutch
pedal to stop the vehicle on the
steep road (in trafc lights and
so on).
Warning
Before leaving the vehicle,
make sure that the parking
brake is completely engaged,
the engine is off, and the
selector lever is shifted in
gear 1 position. Otherwise,
the vehicle may suddenly or
unexpectedly move.
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