Manual transmission models

Shifting

Shift Lever Operation

Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then slowly release the pedal.

Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into R, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they do not “grind.”

When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster.

Detail

NOTICE
Do not shift to R before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Shifting to R before stopping can damage the transmission.

NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer red zone. Should this occur, it can severely damage your engine.


2.0 L engine models

There is a metallic part on the shift lever. If you leave the vehicle parked outside for a long time on a hot day, be careful before moving the shift lever. Because of heat, the shift lever may be extremely hot. If the outside temperature is low, the shift lever may feel cold.


If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer red zone. When this happens, you may experience a slight jolt.

Rev Match System

Adjusts the engine’s RPM to match the optimal speed of the gear that is about to be engaged.

Detail
You can turn off the rev match system using the audio/information screen.

If you depress the accelerator pedal while changing gears, the system may give priority to inputs from the accelerator pedal depending on the amount of depression of the accelerator pedal.

If the message below appears, there may be a problem with the system. The rev match system may not operate, but you can perform regular gear shifting. Have the system checked by a dealer.

Limitations

The rev match system will not activate under the following conditions:

  • You are shifting into a lower gear, but the system has determined that the engine will over rev.
  • You are shifting into 1st gear from a higher gear.
  • Engine RPM is low and you are shifting into a lower gear in sequential order.
  • The system has determined that the engine will be at idling speed after you have shifted into a higher gear.
  • The clutch pedal is not fully depressed.

The rev match system may deactivate if the clutch pedal is fully depressed for a extended period of time.

2.0 L engine models

Shift Up/Down Indicators

Come on to inform you that upshifting or downshifting is necessary to prevent the engine from over revving or stalling.

The shift up indicator: Comes on when upshifting is recommended.

The shift down indicator: Comes on when downshifting is recommended.

Detail

This indicator will not prompt you to downshift to increase engine braking. It is up to you to downshift to increase engine braking when driving downhill.

Always shift down at the appropriate vehicle speed.

The shift down indicator does not come on when downshifting from 2 to 1.

Road and traffic conditions may require you to shift at times other than those indicated.

Reverse Lockout

The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally shifting into R from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving above a certain speed.

If you cannot shift to R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following:

  1. Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever all the way to the left, and shift to R.
  2. If you still cannot shift into R, apply the parking brake, and set the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF.
  3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into R.
  4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start the engine.
Detail
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
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