Manual transmission
The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever knob. During start-up, fully depress the clutch pedal and shift into 1st gear or “R” (Reverse) position.
Then gradually release the clutch pedal while depressing the accelerator pedal.
Caution
► Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse while the vehicle is moving forward;
doing so will damage the transmission.
► Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving as this will cause premature clutch wear or damage.
► Do not coast in the “N” (Neutral) position.
► Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest, because this can result in premature wear of the transmission shift forks.
Note
► During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transmission lubricant has warmed up. This is normal and not harmful to the transmission.
► If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the clutch pedal again; the shift will then be easier to make.
Moving the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position
Vehicles equipped with 5M/T
To shift into the “R” (Reverse) position from 5th gear, move the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position, and then move it to the “R” (Reverse) position.
Vehicles equipped with 6M/T
Pull up the pull-ring (A), then move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position with the pullring still pulled.
Caution
► Do not pull up the pull-ring (A) when moving the gearshift lever to any position other than the “R” (Reverse) position. If you always pulled up the pull-ring (A) when moving the gearshift lever, you could unintentionally move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position and cause an accident and/or a transmission fault.
The pull-ring will return to its original position when you return the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position.
Caution
► If the pull-ring will not return from the pulled-up position, we recommend you to have the vehicle inspected.
Note
► Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, the gearshift indicator shows recommended gearshift points for fuel-efficient driving. It shows a 
when an upshift is recommended, and it shows a 
when a downshift is recommended.
Possible driving speed
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and damage the engine.
Petrol-powered vehicles without MIVEC engine
Use 5 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Petrol-powered vehicles with MIVEC engine
Use 5 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Diesel-powered vehicles without MIVEC engine
Use 6 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Diesel-powered vehicles with MIVEC engine
Use 6 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
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