Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
WARNING
Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Be sure to leave the shift lever in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended: Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident.
CAUTION
● Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage.
● Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the gear lever when changing from 5th to 4th gear.
This could lead to the accidental selection of 2nd gear, which can result in damage to the transaxle.
● Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R.
Shifting to R while the vehicle is still moving may damage the transaxle.
NOTE
If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again.
Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade
, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed.
On a steep downgrade
, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Rear Spoiler Removal/Installation
Removal
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Remove caps A.
3. Remove nuts B.
4. Attach a piece of wire between the liftgate striker and liftgate latch to
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Shift Lever [C66 M R]
Purpose, Function
The shift lever operates the MTX via the control cable.
Construction
Shift lever
The shift lever is designed to prevent improper shifting to 1st gear and
reverse.
Operation
1 GR shifting
A guide plate, attached to the shift lever assembly, ...
Front Door Latch Switch
Purpose, Function
Switches on/off in conjunction with the latch lever rotation, and detects
the front door open/closed condition by the voltage which is changed by the
rear body control module (RBCM).
Construction
The switch is turned on/off by the rotation of the latch lev ...