2012 Volvo C30 Owner's Manual - Page 154
2012 Volvo C30 Manual
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06 Starting and driving Manual transmission, 6-speed* 6-speed manual transmission Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed transmission CAUTION Never shift into reverse while moving forward. WARNING An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator, brake, and/or clutch pedal to catch. Check that the movement of these pedals is not impeded. Not more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time. G018258 • Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears1 • Remove your foot from the clutch pedal 06 Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop. while driving. The shift pattern should be followed. NOTE Reverse gear is electronically blocked to help prevent it from being selected while the vehicle is moving forward. • Overdrive (5th and 6th gears) should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. 1 Clutch interlock: The clutch must be fully depressed before the engine can be started. If the clutch is not depressed, it will not be possible to start the engine. 154 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. G018259