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The selector lever can move in several parallel planes in accordance with the
diagram (fig. 15):
The positions corresponding to bottom and reverse gear are in the planes
away from the driver.
The positions corresponding to 2nd, 3rd and top gear are in the planes
closest to the driver.
To change from bottom to reverse gear the selector lever has to be pushed
towards the windscreen in order to overcome the "gate" PD (fig. 1 5) before the
lever can be moved to the extreme right.
In addition to the marks on the dashboard "notching rollers" with a light but
perceptible action enable the driver to feel the various gear positions.
To select a higher gear - release all pressure on the accelerator pedal.
To select a lower gear - release the pressure on the accelerator pedal very
slightly, in fact at the higher engine speeds a lower gear is best selected without
raising the foot.
Gradual pressure on the accelerator pedal gives the car a gentle acceleration; a
sudden movement of the foot down to the floorboards results in vigorous
acceleration. When stationary a gear should not be selected as long as the
engine is running at its "cold start" fast idle, since at this engine speed there
would be violent clutch action. Remember to depress the "mushroom-shaped"
pedal of the main brake beforehand. Under very exceptional circumstances it is
possible for the car not to start off after changing into bottom gear. In such a case
return to neutral (PM in fig. 1 5) between bottom and 2nd gears and set off by
changing into bottom or second.
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