5-Speed Manual Transmission again, or by turning the ignition Do not rest your foot on the clutch The transmission has five fully key to the "OFF" position. pedal while driving; this can synchronized forward speeds. The cause the clutch to slip, resulting gear shift pattern is provided on Operation of the "WINTER" in damage to the clutch. mode should be limited to the transmission lever knob. The slippery road conditions only. backup lights turn on when When you are stopped on an Operation of the "WINTER" shifted into the reverse gear. upgrade, do not hold the vehicle mode during normal driving in place by letting the clutch pedal conditions will cause decreased up part-way. Use the foot brake or performance and sluggish the parking brake. acceleration. Never shift into reverse gear until the vehicle is completely stopped. Do not "over-speed" the engine when shifting down to a lower gear. The shift lever cannot be shifted directly from fifth gear into Reverse. When shifting into Reverse gear from fifth gear, Driving Tips depress the clutch pedal and shift completely into Neutral position, Always depress and release the then shift into Reverse gear. clutch pedal fully when shifting. Instruments and Controls Shift Speed Chart For cruising, choose the highest Transfer Control gear for that speed (cruising speed The lower gears of the 4WD Models is defined as a relatively constant transmission are used for normal The "4WD" indicator light speed operation). acceleration of the vehicle to the illuminates when 4WD is engaged desired cruising speed. The The upshift indicator (U/S) lights with the 4WD-2WD switch. highest gear of the transmission is to show recommended upshift used to maintain the desired points. (Refer to "Indicator speed. The fifth gear is Lights.") recommended for use in If the engine is "lugging" (the maintaining highway cruising speed you are traveling at is too speeds. Use of the fifth gear in slow for the gear the transmission city traffic is not recommended. is in), downshift to the next lower The shift speed chart shows the gear. You may need to downshift speeds at which each upshift of two or more gear positions to the transmission should be made keep the engine from "lugging" or to get the best vehicle to keep the performance at a performance and fuel economy. satisfactory level. "2H" (High Range, 2-Wheel Drive) Use this for normal driving on dry pavement. This position gives greater economy, quieter ride and least drivetrain wear. Instruments and Controls "4L" (Low Range, 4-Wheel Shifting the Transfer Control Drive) Lever Use this for maximum power and 4H 4L: Stop the vehicle. traction. Top speed is limited to Depress the clutch, then 65 mph (105 km/h). Use "4L" for move the transfer climbing or descending steep control lever from 4H hills, off-road driving, and hard to 4L, or 4L to 4H. pulling in sand, mud or deep snow. Move the transfer control lever quickly and securely between Operating the 4WD-2WD Switch positions. Do not stop midway. 2H 4H:To shift between The transfer gear box can be ranges, push the switch damaged if the control lever is not "4H" (High Range, 4-Wheel with the vehicle going firmly in gear. Some noise is Drive) in a straight line at any normal when shifting. Use this for normal driving on speed below 65 mph gravel, wet, icy or snow-covered (105 km/h). The 4WD roads. This position provides indicator will blink for greater traction than two-wheel a short time as the drive. Top speed is limited to 65 system completes the mph (105 km/h). shift. Instruments and Controls Parking Brake Operation control is not fully released when If your vehicle is equipped with the key is on. an automatic transmission, you To set the parking brake, fully should set the parking brake pull up on the handle between the Always pull the parking brake whenever you leave the driver's seats. To release the parking lever as far up as possible to make seat. If the vehicle is parked on a brake, pull upward slightly. Then sure it sets fully. If the parking grade and the shift lever is placed depress the pushbutton and push brake is not fully set, the vehicle in "P" (Park) position before the down all the way. could roll if it is parked on an parking brake is set, the weight incline. of the vehicle may exert so much force on the parking mechanism in the transmission that you may Parking Tips have difficulty moving the shift RELEASE Never drive away with the lever out of "P" (Park). parking brake still set. This may overheat the rear brakes, reducing To prevent this, apply the parking their effectiveness and causing brake BEFORE you move the excessive wear or damage. shift lever to "P" (Park) position. When preparing to drive away, Always apply the parking brake move the shift lever out of the whenever you leave the vehicle, "P" (Park) position BEFORE you whether it is equipped with a release the parking brake. It is To help remind you, the brake manual or automatic transmission. good driving practice to set the system warning light is designed to come on if the parking brake Instruments and Controls Accelerator Pedal Clutch Pedal parking brake first, then place the The accelerator pedal is used to Manual Transmission transmission in "P" (Park) vary engine power and thus The clutch pedal is used to engage position, even on level surfaces. regulate engine and vehicle speed. or disengage the clutch, thereby connecting or disconnecting the When parking a vehicle equipped engine from the manual with a manual transmission on an transmission and driveline to the upward slope or on a level driving wheels. surface, place the shift lever in the "1" (first gear) position. When parking a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission on a downward slope, place the shift ACCELERATOR PEDAL lever in the "R" (Reverse) position. CLUTCH PEDAL When the pedal is fully released, the clutch is engaged, driving the transmission and the drive wheels. Do not allow your foot to rest on the clutch pedal when not using the clutch. Instruments and Controls.