Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into Reverse, or shif t into
one of the f orward gears f or a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. When shif ting up
or down, make sure you push the
clutch pedal down all the way, shif t
to the next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shif ting,
do not rest your f oot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster. When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear. Downshif t one gear
at a time.
Manual T ransmission
176
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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Child Seats . 34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Climate Control Sensors . 117
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 149
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 224
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 280
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 175
..............................
Compact Spare . 246
.................
Console Compartment . 103
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 288
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 217
....................................
Checking . 166
.........................
Proper Solution . 217
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 282
............
Cruise Control Operation . 151
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 288
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 4, 56 ................
Daytime Running Lights . 72
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 290
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
....................................
Dimensions . 274
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 219, 220
..................................
Engine Oil . 165
..........................
Directional Signals . 70
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 184
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 215
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 79
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 176
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving . 173
....................................
Economy . 167
................
In Foreign Countries . 281
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 115
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 233
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 167 ............
Emergencies on the Road . 245
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 253
...........
Brake System Indicator . 261
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 247
.....
Charging System Indicator . 259
..................
Checking the Fuses . 265
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 258
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 259
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 262
..................
Overheated Engine . 256
...........................
Emergency Brake . 99
......................
Emergency Flashers . 72
......................
Emergency Towing . 263
.......................
Emissions Controls . 282Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 259
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 258
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 212
...............................
Overheating . 256
............................
Specif ications . 274
....................
Speed Limiter . 177, 180
.........................................
Starting . 75
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 177, 180
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 280
Index
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Neutral Gear Position . 179
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 160
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 177
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 272 .............. Panel Brightness Control . 72
........................
Park Gear Position . 178
.................................
Parking Brake . 99
.................................
Parking Lights . 70
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 284
..................................
Parking Tips . 183
.............................
PGM-FI System . 283
...................................
Pollen Filter . 233
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children . 34
Protecting Inf ants and Small
.......................................
Children . 39
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 48
.....................
Using Booster Seat . 49 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 256
Radio/CD Sound
...............
System . 119, 120, 126, 127
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 230
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 91
............................
Rear View Mirror . 94
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 73
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 88, 89
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 177
.............................
Reminder Lights . 58
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 81
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 214
..........................................
Fuses . 265
................................
Light Bulbs . 226
.............................
Schedule . 202-205
...........................................
Tires . 239
.............................
Wiper Blades . 234
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash . 21
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 217
...............................
Restraint, Child . 34
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 160
.........................................
Odometer . 64
Odometer/Outside Temperature
........................................
Display . 64
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 65
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 214
...............
Change, When to . 202-205
......................
Checking Engine . 165
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58, 258
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 213
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 281
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 94
.....................
Outside Temperature . 64 ....................
Overheating, Engine . 256
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
..........................
Oxygenated Fuel . 280
Index
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