Shifting

To change gears or when upshifting or downshifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, 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 selector. If the clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the transmission is shifted, a gear noise may be heard. Transmission damage may occur.
Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th up to 6th gear in sequence according to vehicle speed.
To back up, lift up on the shift selector ring 1 and then move it to the R (Reverse) position after stopping the vehicle completely.
The shift selector ring 1 returns to its original position when the shift selector is moved to the N (Neutral) position.
If it is difficult to move the shift selector into R (Reverse) or 1 (1st), shift into N (Neutral), then release the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R (Reverse) or 1 (1st).
See also:
Instrument panel
1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)
/turn signal switch; Manual
shift paddles (if so equipped)
2. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System (if so e ...
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identification
for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration. ...
Tilt/telescopic steering
WARNING:
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
CAUTION:
Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is nece ...
