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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.
the right in order to avoid engaging 4
gear by mistake.
IMPORTANT
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The same applies to the shift from 6
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118) Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition device when leaving the car and
take it with you.
119) For cars equipped with a front
armrest, lift it up to ensure that it does not
interfere with the action of the parking
brake.
to 5 gear.
1.4 95 HP version (for
versions/markets, where provided):
To engage reverse R from neutral, lift
the ring (1) fig. 124 under the knob and
at the same time move the lever to the
rightwards and then back.
IMPORTANT
120) Press the clutch pedal fully to shift
gears correctly. It is therefore essential that
there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.
1.6 Multijet 130 HP versions: to
engage reverse gear R from the neutral
position, lift the ring (1) fig. 99 under
the knob and simultaneously move the
gear lever to the left and then forwards.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
120)
34)
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 ).
WARNING
WARNING Reverse can only be
engaged when the car is completely
stationary.
34) 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.
With the engine running, wait for at
least 2 seconds with the clutch pedal
fully pressed before engaging reverse
to prevent damage to the gears and
grating.
WARNING 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.
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To engage 6 gear (where provided),
operate the lever by pressing it towards
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