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Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT)

Intelligent Manual Transmission

system use E-Clutch (Electronic

Clutch) and SSC (Start Stop Coasting)

technology. When the vehicle is in

coasting driving, automatically cuts off

the engine power in order to reduce fuel

consumption.

(iMT) operation

ꢀType A

OIB054009

ꢀType B

The shift lever can be moved with

pressing the button (1).

The button (1) must be pressed whilst

moving the shift lever.

OIB054001

ꢀType C

The shift lever can be moved with

pressing the button (1).

The button (1) must be pressed while

moving the shift lever.

OPDEN057107

The Intelligent manual transmission

(iMT) has 6 forward gears. This shift

pattern is imprinted on the shift knob.

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The transmission is fully synchronized

in all forward gears so shifting to

either a higher or a lower gear is easily

accomplished. Depress the clutch pedal

down fully whilst shifting, then release it

slowly.

If your vehicle is equipped with an

ignition lock switch, the engine will not

start when starting the engine without

depressing the brake pedal and clutch

pedal. (if equipped)

The shift lever must be returned to the

neutral position before shifting into

R (Reverse). Push the button located

immediately below the shift knob

and pull the gearshift lever to the left

sufficiently, and then shift into reverse

(R) gear position. Make sure the vehicle

is completely stopped before shifting

into R (Reverse).

CAUTION

śꢀ When downshifting from fifth gear

to fourth gear, caution should be

taken not to inadvertently press the

shift lever sideways in such a manner

that the second gear is engaged.

Such a drastic downshift may cause

the engine speed to increase to the

point that the tachometer will enter

the red-zone. Such overrevving of

the engine and transmission may

possibly cause engine damage.

śꢀ Do not downshift more than 2 gears

or downshift the gear when the

engine is running at high speed

(5,000 RPM or higher). Such a

downshifting may damage the

engine, clutch and the transmission.

śꢀ During cold weather, shifting may

be difficult until the transmission

lubricant is warmed up. This is

normal and not harmful to the

transmission.

Never operate the engine with the

tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

śꢀ If you’ve come to a complete stop

and it’s hard to shift into the 1st gear

or R(Reverse), leave the shift lever at

N(Neutral) position and release the

clutch. Press the clutch pedal back

down, and then shift into the 1st gear

or R(Reverse) gear position.

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śꢀ To avoid premature clutch wear

and damage, do not drive with your

foot resting on the clutch pedal.

Also, don’t use the clutch to hold the

vehicle stopped on an uphill grade,

whilst waiting for a traffic light, etc.

śꢀ Do not use the shift lever as a

handrest during driving, as this can

result in premature wear of the

transmission shift forks.

Using the clutch

The clutch should be pressed all the way

to the floor before shifting, then released

slowly. The clutch pedal should always

be fully released whilst driving. Do not

rest your foot on the clutch pedal whilst

driving. This can cause unnecessary

wear. Do not partially engage the clutch

to hold the vehicle on an incline. This

causes unnecessary wear. Use the

foot brake or parking brake to hold the

vehicle on an incline. Do not operate the

clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.

śꢀ To prevent possible damage to the

clutch system, do not start with the

2nd (second) gear engaged except

when you start on a slippery road.

CAUTION

WARNING

When operating the clutch pedal, press

the clutch pedal down fully. If you don’t

press the clutch pedal fully, the clutch

may be damaged or noise may occur.

śꢀ Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always set the parking brake fully

and shut the engine off. Then make

sure the transmission is shifted into

the 1st gear when the vehicle is

parked on a level or uphill grade, and

shifted into R (Reverse) on a downhill

grade. Unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement can occur if these

precautions are not followed in the

order identified.

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy

traffic or whilst driving up steep hills,

downshift before the engine starts to

labour. Downshifting reduces the chance

of stalling and gives better acceleration

when you again need to increase your

speed. When the vehicle is traveling

down steep hills, downshifting helps

maintain safe speed and prolongs brake

life.

śꢀ Do not use the engine brake (shifting

from a high gear to lower gear)

rapidly on slippery roads. The vehicle

may slip causing an accident.

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Good driving practices

WARNING

śꢀ Never take the vehicle out of gear and

coast down a hill. This is extremely

hazardous. Always leave the vehicle

in gear.

śꢀ Don’t “ride” the brakes. This can cause

them to overheat and malfunction.

Instead, when you are driving down a

long hill, shift to a lower gear. When

you do this, the engine braking will

help slow down the vehicle.

śꢀ Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. This will help avoid over-revving

the engine, which can cause damage.

śꢀ Slow down when you encounter cross

winds. This gives you much better

control of your vehicle.

śꢀ Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

into reverse. The transmission can be

damaged if you do not.

śꢀ Exercise extreme caution when driving

on a slippery surface. Be especially

careful when braking, accelerating or

shifting gears. On a slippery surface,

an abrupt change in vehicle speed can

cause the drive wheels to lose traction

and the vehicle to go out of control.

śꢀ Always buckle-up! In a collision, an

unbelted occupant is significantly

more likely to be seriously injured

or killed than a properly belted

occupant.

śꢀ Avoid high speeds when cornering or

turning.

śꢀ Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane

changes or fast, sharp turns.

śꢀ The risk of rollover is greatly

ncreased if you lose control of your

vehicle at highway speeds.

śꢀ Loss of control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway

and the driver oversteers to reenter

the roadway.

śꢀ In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

Instead, slow down before pulling

back into the travel lanes.

śꢀ Never exceed posted speed limits.

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