Manual Transmission
Using the Clutch
Note:
Failure to fully press the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission.
Note:
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill.These actions reduces the life of the clutch and could nullify a clutch warranty claim.
Note:
The engine may not start unless the intelligent access key is inside your vehicle.
Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless you fully press the clutch pedal.
To start the vehicle:
- Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
- Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the neutral (N) position.
- Start the engine.
- Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the desired gear; first (1) or reverse (R).
- Release the parking brake, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, fully press the clutch pedal to the floor. Make sure to properly position the floor mat so it does not interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal.
Recommended Shift Speeds
Note:
Do not downshift into first (1) when your vehicle is moving faster than
24 km/h. This damages the clutch.
2.3L
| Upshifts When Accelerating - Recommended for Best Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|
| Shift from: | |
| 1 - 2 | 24 km/h |
| 2 - 3 | 39 km/h |
| 3 - 4 | 56 km/h |
| 4 - 5 | 66 km/h |
| 5 - 6 | 80 km/h |
5.0L
| Upshifts When Accelerating - Recommended for Best Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|
| Shift from: | |
| 1 - 2 | 23 km/h |
| 2 - 3 | 40 km/h |
| 3 - 4 | 56 km/h |
| 4 - 5 | 66 km/h |
| 5 - 6 | 77 km/h |
Reverse (R)
Note:
Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into reverse (R). Failure to do so could damage the transmission.
- Press the clutch pedal to the floor to disengage clutch.
- Shift into reverse (R) by raising the collar below the gearshift knob up, then moving the lever fully to the left, then forward.
Note:
The gearshift lever can only be moved to reverse (R) by raising the collar below the gearshift knob up before shifting to reverse (R). This is a lockout feature which protects the transmission from accidentally engaging reverse (R) when intending to select first (1).
If reverse (R) is not fully engaged, press the clutch pedal down and return the gearshift to the neutral (N) position. Release the clutch pedal for a moment, then raise the collar and shift to reverse (R) again.
Parking Your Vehicle
WARNING:
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure you shift the gearshift lever to first gear. Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. |
To park your vehicle:
- Apply the brake and shift into the neutral (N) position.
- Fully apply the parking brake, hold the clutch pedal down, then shift into first (1).
- Turn the ignition off.
After you have turned the engine off, you can release the clutch pedal.