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Driving MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch A starter interlock prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, make sure the parking brake is set, press the clutch pedal to the floor and put the gearshift in N (Neutral). 1. Start the engine, then depress the brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake. 3. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then release the brake pedal. 4. Slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing down on the accelerator pedal. Don't drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill. These actions will greatly reduce clutch life. Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 22 km/h (14 mph) 2-3 40 km/h (25 mph) 3-4 55 km/h (34 mph) 4-5 70 km/h (44 mph) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 19 km/h (12 mph) 2-3 31 km/h (19 mph) 3-4 46 km/h (29 mph) 4-5 61 km/h (38 mph) 96

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Using the clutch
A starter interlock prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal
is fully depressed.
When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, make sure the
parking brake is set, press the clutch pedal to the floor and put the
gearshift in N (Neutral).
1. Start the engine, then depress the
brake pedal.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Move the gearshift lever to the
desired gear, then release the brake
pedal.
4. Slowly release the clutch pedal
while slowly pressing down on the
accelerator pedal.
Don’t drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the
clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill. These actions will greatly
reduce clutch life.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)
1-2
22 km/h (14 mph)
2-3
40 km/h (25 mph)
3-4
55 km/h (34 mph)
4-5
70 km/h (44 mph)
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
1-2
19 km/h (12 mph)
2-3
31 km/h (19 mph)
3-4
46 km/h (29 mph)
4-5
61 km/h (38 mph)
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