WARNING
When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a gear is engaged and the clutch released. This
also applies when the electronic park brake has been switched on.
● Never engage reverse gear while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This can cause you to lose
control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
● Only accelerate rapidly if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit, and other road users are not put at
risk by the acceleration and driving style.
● Always adjust your driving style in accordance with the flow of traffic.
● When the TCS is switched off, the drive wheels may spin, especially if the road surface is wet, slippery or dirty.
This may result in you no longer being able to steer or control the vehicle.
WARNING
Shifting gears incorrectly to a lower gear can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, which can cause accidents and
serious injuries.
NOTICE
Serious damage to the clutch and gearbox can occur if the gear stick on the manual gearbox is shifted to too low a
gear when travelling at high speeds or at high revs. This also applies if the clutch remains depressed and the gears
do not engage.
NOTICE
Please note the following to help avoid damage and premature wear:
● Do not rest your hand on the gear lever when driving. The pressure from your hand is passed onto the selector
forks in the gearbox.
● Ensure that the vehicle has come to a full stop before engaging reverse gear.
● Always fully depress the clutch pedal when changing gear.
● Do not hold the vehicle by “riding” the clutch on a hill with the engine running.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine
noise.
Troubleshooting
Clutch slipping
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Clutch does not transmit the entire engine torque.
—If necessary, remove foot from clutch pedal.
Clutch overheated
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
An acoustic warning may also be given (→ Manual gearbox).
The clutch can overheat, for example if the vehicle pulls off regularly, travels at a “crawl” for long periods, or in stop
and go traffic.
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