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STARTING & DRIVING Preparing To Drive
Gear Shifting :
All forward gears being synchronised, provide for easy and
effortless gear shifting. Always remember to press the clutch
pedal fully while shifting the gears and also to release the
clutch pedal gently.
Avoid sudden clutching i.e. abrupt release of depressed
clutch pedal.
Do not shift into reverse gear when the car is moving forward
or when the engine is not at idling r.p.m. A 5 second pause
after declutching will ensure smooth engagement of the
reverse gear. Change gears at appropriate gear change
speeds.
Note : There is an interlock provided between fifth and
reverse gear to prevent accidental shift from 5th gear to
reverse gear. (Shifting from reverse gear to 5th gear is
Appropriate gear change speeds for good pick-up :
Speed (kmph)
Upshift
Speed (kmph)
Downshift
1st to 2nd - 25 2nd to 1st - 15
2nd to 3rd - 50 3rd to 2nd - 40
3rd to 4th - 70 4th to 3rd - 70
4th to 5th - 85 5th to 4th - 80
Recommended maximum speed, during normal
operation.
Gear
Speed (kmph)
1 35
2 60
3 85
4 120
5 125
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