Possible driving speed
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and damage the engine.
Petrol-powered vehicles without MIVEC engine
Use 5 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Petrol-powered vehicles with MIVEC engine
Use 5 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Diesel-powered vehicles without MIVEC engine
Use 6 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Diesel-powered vehicles with MIVEC engine
Use 6 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
See also:
Manual shift display
In manual shift, the currently selected gear is displayed on the multi-information
display.
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History of the Carisma
The first Carismas arrived in the UK, in five-door hatch form only, at the
end of 1995. These two initial models consisted of an 89bhp 1.6, offered in GL
and GLX trim, and a 114bhp 1.8 in GLX and ...
What to do if the engine speed becomes unstable after the battery is replaced
If the engine speed becomes unstable after the battery is replaced, reset the
engine using the following method:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. 2. Place the gearshift lever (manual transmissi ...