Manual transmission

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the

gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.

Reverse gear

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.

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