Operating instructions
■ Shifting the shift lever
1 Depress the clutch pedal firmly.
2 Shift the shift lever to the desired gear.
Make sure to only shift gears sequentially.
3 Gradually release the clutch pedal.
It is difficult to shift in R, shift the lever to N, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.
■ Shifting the shift lever to R
Shift the shift lever to R while lifting up the ring section.
■Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maximum acceleration is necessary.
► 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
► 2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) engine
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
When shifting gears, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the engine, manual transmission, and/or clutch.
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Operating the system