KIA Magentis 2006 - Manual (Page 85)

MANUAL TRANSAXLE
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
OPERATION
The shift pattern is conventional for five
forward gears, as shown below.
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
A special safety feature prevents
inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R
(Reverse). The gearshift lever must be
returned to the Neutral position before
shifting into R (Reverse).
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-6
1
2
4 R
3 S
N
1 3 5
R 4 2
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✻ NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R
(Reverse).
✻ NOTICE
To avoid premature clutch wear
and damage, do not drive with your
foot resting on the clutch pedal.
Also, don’t use the clutch to hold
the vehicle stopped on an upgrade
(while waiting for a traffic light,
etc).
WARNING - Manual
Transaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always set the parking brake
fully and shut the engine off,
then make sure the transaxle is
shifted into 1st gear.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed in
the order identified.
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