Manual transmission

  • When starting the vehicle, keep the clutch and brake pedal depressed, check if the rpm is within the appropriate range, and place the shift lever into the required position.

  • Release the parking brake, take your foot off the clutch pedal, depress the accelerator pedal and slowly start the vehicle.

CAUTION

If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignition switch to the START position in an attempt to restart the engine.

CAUTION

  • Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before reenga ing the starter. Improper use of the starter may damage it.

  • Do not turn the ignition switch to the START position with the engine running. It may damage the starter.