Manual transmission, Manual transmission 45 – Mini COOPER User Manual

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OVERVIEW

REPAIRS

OPERATION

CONTROLS

DATA

INDEX

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

The manual gearshift lever neutral plane
lies in the gear plane of the 3rd/4th gear.

When shifting from each gear into
"Neutral", the manual gearshift lever
springs back automatically into the gear-
shift lever neutral plane.

6-speed transmission*

When changing gear in the 5th/6th
gear plane, press the gearshift lever

to the right to prevent shifting to a gear of
the 3rd/4th gear plane.

Reverse

Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the
vehicle is stationary; then, fully press the
clutch pedal and pause briefly before
moving the gearshift lever into position.

As you do this, the backup lamps will turn
on automatically when the ignition key is
in position 2.

5-speed transmission:
Press the gearshift lever to the right and to
the back.

6-speed transmission:
Press the gearshift lever to the left to over-
come the slight resistance and press
forwards.

As you do this, the backup lamps will turn
on automatically when the ignition key is
in position 2.

Do not hold the vehicle in place on
slopes by slipping or "riding" the

clutch. Use the parking brake instead.
Riding the clutch causes the clutch
assembly to wear out sooner.