1.6 E.torQ versions: To engage
reverse R from neutral, lift ring A fig. 90
under the knob and at the same time
move the lever to the right and then
backwards.
MANUAL GEARBOX
WARNING
112)
35)
35) Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even
if slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever into
the required position (the diagram
for gear engagement is shown on the
knob ).
IMPORTANT Reverse can only be
engaged when the vehicle is completely
stationary. For 1.6 E.torQ versions:
with the engine running, wait for at least
2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully
depressed before engaging reverse to
prevent damage to the gears and
grating.
To engage 6th gear, operate the lever by
pressing it towards the right in order to
avoid engaging 4th gear by mistake.
The same applies to the shift from 6th
to 5th gear.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should
be used only for gear changes. Do
not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal, however lightly. In some
circumstances, the electronic clutch
control could cut in by interpreting the
incorrect driving style as a fault.
WARNING
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90
112) Depress the clutch pedal fully to
change gear correctly. Therefore, the floor
area underneath the pedal unit must not
be obstructed in any way. Ensure that the
floor mat is always laid flat and does not
interfere with use of the pedals.
1.4 Turbo MultiAir - 1.6 MultiJet -
2.0 MultiJet versions with manual
gearbox: To engage reverse R from the
neutral position, lift the ring A fig. 90
located under the knob, then move the
lever to the left and then forwards.
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