2. Press the clutch pedal to the
floor, then put the gearshift
lever in the neutral position.
3. Start the engine.
4. Press the brake pedal and move
the gearshift lever to the
desired gear; 1 (First) or R
(Reverse).
5. Release the parking brake, then
slowly release the clutch pedal
while slowly pressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor.
Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn’t interfere with
the full extension of the clutch pedal.
Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause
increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission
components or damage the transmission.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the
clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a
hill. These actions will severely reduce the life of the clutch and
could nullify a clutch warranty claim.
Recommended shift speeds
Downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:
Upshift and downshift according to the following charts:
Upshifts
Shift from:
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2WD and 4H
4L
1 -2
10 mph (16 km/h)
4 mph (6 km/h)
2 - 3
19 mph (26 km/h)
8 mph (10 km/h)
3 - 4
28 mph (43 km/h)
12 mph (16 km/h)
4 - 5 (Overdrive)
40 mph (68 km/h)
16 mph (26 km/h)
1
2
4
R
3
5
2009 B-Series
(mbs)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
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