5-speed manual transmission

CAUTION:
Do not apply any undue lateral force to the gear lever when changing from 5th to 4th gear. This could lead to the inadvertent selection of 2nd gear and can cause damage to the transmission.

Selecting reverse gear

CAUTION:
Do not engage reverse gear when the vehicle is moving. This can cause damage to the transmission.

Note: Fully depress the clutch pedal and wait for three seconds before you select reverse gear.

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Selector lever positions

Reverse R
Neutral N
Drive (automated) D
Drive (manual) +/-
Drive mode A

WARNINGS:
Apply the brakes before moving the selector lever and keep them applied until you are ready to move off.

Select reverse only when your vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle speed.

Note: A cold engine has a higher idle speed. This will increase the tendency for your vehicle to creep when you have selected a drive gear.

The selected gear will be shown in the information display. If it flashes, apply the brakes or press the accelerator pedal to move off.

Push the lever to the left (drive mode) to select manual drive or automated drive.

Moving off

1. Release the parking brake.

2. Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal.

Stopping

1. Release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.

2. Apply the parking brake.

Kickdown

Press the accelerator pedal fully to select the next highest gear for optimum performance. Release the accelerator pedal when you no longer require kickdown.