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4 speed, reverse bottom left

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4 speed, reverse bottom left is a manual shift pattern. Reverse down and left, under first. The Society has 68 vehicles on file for it, 49 of them verified against a manual page or an original knob.

Gearbox badges: V verified C corroborated U unverified or not found.

Status: Verified means we read the gate in a manual or on an original knob. Corroborated means second-hand sources. Lead means not checked yet, marked [citation needed].

Chevroletsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (1955 truck line), 4-speed 1955 Chevrolet trucks
Models with the optional 4-speed Synchro-Mesh transmission, floor lever
[1]		1955VerifiedNot identifiedN
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (Series 3100/3600 and successors), 4-speed Advance-Design
Trucks with the optional floor-shift 4-speed
[2]		1948VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (Series 3100/3600 and successors), 4-speed Advance-Design
Trucks with the optional floor-shift 4-speed
[3]		1951VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (Series 3100/3600 and successors), 4-speed Advance-Design
Trucks with the optional floor-shift 4-speed
[4]		1952VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (Series 3100/3600 and successors), 4-speed Advance-Design
Trucks with the optional floor-shift 4-speed
[5]		1953VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (Series 3100/3600 and successors), 4-speed Advance-Design
Trucks with the optional floor-shift 4-speed
[6]		1954VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (Series 3100/3600 and successors), 4-speed Task Force / Advance-Design
Trucks with the optional floor-shift 4-speed
[7]		1955VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (Series 3100/3600 and successors), 4-speed Task Force
Trucks with the optional floor-shift 4-speed
[8]		1956VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (Series 3100/3600 and successors), 4-speed Task Force
Trucks with the optional floor-shift 4-speed
[9]		1957VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (Series 3100/3600 and successors), 4-speed Task Force
Trucks with the optional floor-shift 4-speed
[10]		1959VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Light-duty trucks (Series 3100/3600 and successors), 4-speed C/K first generation
Trucks with the optional floor-shift 4-speed
[11]		1960VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Truck Apache / Task-Force era truck
4-speed floor lever
[12]		1960VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C
Chevrolet Truck (1/2 and 3/4 ton) Task-Force era truck
4-speed floor lever
[13]		1954VerifiedGM Muncie SM420C

Chevrolet and GMCsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Chevrolet and GMC Trucks with the SM420 4-speed
Light/medium trucks, buses, military
[14]		1961-1967CorroboratedGM Muncie SM420C

Fordsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Ford Falcon / Ranchero / Fairlane / Comet Toploader 4-speed (T-10 type) applications
4-speed manual
[15]		1967VerifiedFord Toploader 4-speedC
Ford Mustang 1st generation (Toploader 4-speed)
4-speed manual
[16]		1965-1969VerifiedFord Toploader 4-speedC
Ford Mustang 1st generation (Toploader 4-speed)
4-speed manual
[17]		1970-1973CorroboratedFord Toploader 4-speedC
Ford Mustang Mustang II (2nd gen)
4-speed manual
[18]		1974CorroboratedNot identifiedN
Ford Mustang Mustang II (2nd gen)
4-speed manual (2.3L four, 2.8L V6; V8 availability by year not checked)
[19]		1975-1976VerifiedBorg-Warner SR4V
Ford Mustang Mustang II (2nd gen)
4-speed manual
[20]		1977-1978CorroboratedNot identifiedN
Ford Pinto 1971-80
2.3L four, 4-speed manual
[21]		1975-1976VerifiedFord of Germany 75WTV

Jaguarsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Jaguar E-Type and early sedans All-synchro 4-speed
4-speed manual
[22]		1965-1974VerifiedJaguar All-synchromesh 4-speedC

Mercurysend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Mercury Bobcat 1975-80
2.3L four, 4-speed manual
[23]		1975-1976VerifiedFord of Germany 75WTV
Mercury Cougar First generation
4-speed manual
[24]		1967-1968VerifiedFord Toploader 4-speedC

MGsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
MG MGB Roadster / GT
4-speed
[25]		1966VerifiedBMC 3-synchro 4-speedC
MG MGB Roadster / GT (4-speed)
4-speed
[26]		1968-1976VerifiedBMC 4-synchro 4-speedC
MG MGB Roadster / GT
4-speed without overdrive
[27]		1977-1980CorroboratedBritish Leyland 4-synchro 4-speedC

Saabsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Saab Sonett V4 Sonett V4 (Sonett II/III)
4-speed, lever on the steering column side
[28]		1968VerifiedSaab 4-speed (Saab 96 V4 unit, code not found)C

Toyotasend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 / FJ60 family (Spanish Latin-American manual)
4-speed manual (3-speed also shown)
[29]		1980VerifiedToyota H41
Toyota H42C
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 / FJ60 family (Spanish Latin-American manual)
4-speed manual (5-speed also shown)
[30]		1983VerifiedToyota H41
Toyota H42
Toyota H55FC
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60
4-speed (EPA lists 4-speed only, US)
[31]		1984-1987CorroboratedToyotaN
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ40 (H41/H42 4-speed)
4-speed manual
[32]		c.1967-1979CorroboratedToyota H41
Toyota H42C

Sub-pattern: Reverse lockout, VW style

R1234

The Beetle-era gate. Same layout as bottom left, but you press down before moving into reverse.

Volkswagensend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
Sedan and cabriolet; Spanish-language manual valid from chassis 1 600 440 (Aug 1957) to 3 192 506 (Jul 1960)
[33]		1958-1960VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
US/English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[34]		1962VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
US/English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[35]		1963VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
US/English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[36]		1964VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
US/English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[37]		1965VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
US/English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[38]		1966VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[39]		1967VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
English owner's manual, 4-speed manual (1.2/1.3/1.5 L speed table)
[40]		1968VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
US/English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[41]		1969VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[42]		1970VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[43]		1971VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) VW 1302 / 1302 S (Super Beetle)
Spanish-language manual, Aug 1970 edition
[44]		1971VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[45]		1972VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 transaxle, code ASC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
Operation and maintenance manual, 4-speed manual
[46]		1973VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 transaxle, code ASC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) VW 1303 / 1303 S (Super Beetle)
German-language Betriebsanleitung, Aug 1973 edition
[47]		1974VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 transaxle, code ATC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) El VW 1600 (Mexican market)
Volkswagen de Mexico manual
[48]		1976VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 transaxle, code ASU
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan
US/English owner's manual
[49]		1977VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 transaxle, code ASC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 convertible
US/English owner's manual (Convertible)
[50]		1979VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 transaxle, code ATC
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14
US/English manual, coupe and convertible
[51]		1959VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14
Coupe and convertible
[52]		1965VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Thing / Kurierwagen Type 181
4-speed manual
[53]		1972VerifiedVolkswagen Type 1 transaxle, code AKC
Volkswagen Transporter (Type 2, T1 bay/split)
Instruction manual and service card, English
[54]		1967VerifiedVolkswagen Type 2 4-speed transaxle with rear reduction boxesC
Volkswagen Transporter (Type 2, T2 Bay)
English owner's manual, 4-speed manual
[55]		1971VerifiedVolkswagen Type 2 Bay Window transaxle, code CA / CCC
Volkswagen Transporter (Type 2, T2 Bay)
English owner's manual, manual transmission
[56]		1979VerifiedVolkswagen Type 2 Bay Window transaxle 091, code CP / CTC
Show 5 unconfirmed leads

Volkswagensend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
Early cars, 1st gear unsynchronised
[citation needed]		1950-1957LeadVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
No manual fetched
[citation needed]		1961LeadVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxleC
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Type 1 sedan / cabriolet
Years with no manual opened
[citation needed]		1975; 1978LeadVolkswagen Type 1 transaxle, code AS or ATC
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14
Remaining years
[citation needed]		1955-1958; 1960-1964; 1966-1974LeadVolkswagen Type 1 4-speed transaxle
Volkswagen Type 1 transaxleC
Volkswagen Type 3 (Squareback / Fastback / Notchback)
4-speed manual
[citation needed]		Years not confirmedLeadVolkswagen Type 3 transaxle, code DA
Volkswagen Type 3 transaxle, code DCC

Unconfirmed leadshelp confirm

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Chevroletsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Chevrolet Camaro / Chevelle / Nova / other cars with the Saginaw 4-speed Saginaw 4-speed (SM-series)
Cars with the Saginaw (not Muncie) 4-speed
[citation needed]		1967-1969LeadGM Saginaw Saginaw 4-speedC

Fordsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Ford Fairlane / Torino, Ranchero, full-size, Comet / Cyclone Toploader 4-speed applications
4-speed manual
[citation needed]		1962-1966 and 1968-1973LeadFord Toploader 4-speed
Ford or Borg-Warner Dagenham 4-speed or Borg-Warner T-10U

Jeep (Willys)send a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Jeep (Willys) CJ-3B / CJ-5 / CJ-6 / pickup T-98 4-speed (granny first)
4-speed manual
[citation needed]		1955-1970LeadBorg-Warner T-98C

Mercurysend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Mercury Cougar 1st / 2nd gen
4-speed manual (428CJ, 351 Cobra Jet and others)
[citation needed]		1969-1973LeadFord (Borg-Warner design) ToploaderU

MGsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
MG MGB Roadster / GT (3-synchro 4-speed, first gear not synchronized)
4-speed, optional Laycock D-type overdrive
[citation needed]		1962-1965LeadBMC 3-synchro 4-speedC
MG MGB Roadster / GT (3-synchro 4-speed, first gear not synchronized)
4-speed, optional Laycock D-type overdrive
[citation needed]		1967LeadBMC 3-synchro 4-speedC

Porschesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Porsche 356 356 / 356A / 356B / 356C
4-speed manual
[citation needed]		1950-1965LeadPorsche 356 4-speedU

References

  1. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.9, Fig. 11 'Four Speed Transmission Shifting Diagram' (page image viewed): LOW and 3-D on the top row, REV, 2-D and HIGH on the bottom row; text says reverse is left against spring tension then back. [link]
  2. ^ Owner's manual. Fig. 11 four-speed shift diagram: LOW and 3 on the upper row, REV, 2 and HIGH on the lower row; R lower left. Text: floor lever from the transmission cover mound. [link]
  3. ^ Owner's manual. Fig. 11 four-speed shift diagram: LOW 3 upper, REV 2 HIGH lower; R lower left. [link]
  4. ^ Owner's manual. Fig. 11 four-speed shift diagram: LOW 3 upper, REV 2 HIGH lower; R lower left. [link]
  5. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.9 Fig. 11 'Four-Speed Gearshift Lever': LOW/3 upper, REV/2/HIGH lower with R at lower left; text says move the lever to the left against the spring to get into reverse. [link]
  6. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.9 Fig. 11 four-speed shift diagram: LOW 3 upper, REV 2 HIGH lower; R lower left. [link]
  7. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.9 Fig. 11 four-speed shift diagram: LOW 3-D upper, REV 2-D HIGH lower; R lower left. [link]
  8. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.9 Fig. 11 four-speed shift diagram: LOW 3-D upper, REV 2-D HIGH lower; R lower left. [link]
  9. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.9 Fig. 11 four-speed shift diagram: LOW 3-D upper, REV 2-D HIGH lower; R lower left. [link]
  10. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.9 Fig. 11 four-speed shift diagram: LOW 3-D upper, REV 2-D HIGH lower; R lower left. [link]
  11. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.25 Fig. 25 'Four-Speed Shift Pattern': 1 and 3 on top, N between, R 2 4 on the bottom row; text says lever extends left and rearward from the transmission cover. [link]
  12. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.25 Fig. 25: 1 and 3 on top, R, 2 and 4 on the bottom row; the text says this pattern is also on the lever knob. [link]
  13. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.9 Fig. 11 Four-Speed Shifting Diagram: LOW and 3-D on top, REV., 2-D and HIGH below; text says reverse is to the left against spring tension then back. [link]
  14. ^ Spec site. dieselhub SM420 page: 'standard H shift pattern' with reverse 'to the driver and down'; made 1947-1967 for GMC and Chevrolet pickups. An ih8mud thread poster says SM420: reverse toward the driver and down, 1st toward the driver and up (https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/sm420-shift-pattern.147525/). [link]
  15. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries 7213C 'Borg Warner 4-Speed Manual' knob, applications 1967 Falcon, Ranchero, Fairlane, Comet (and 1964-65 Mustang); the photo (viewed) prints 1 3 / R 2 4. [link]
  16. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries 7213E (1968-69 Mustang 4-speed woodgrain knob), 7213U (1967-68 Mustang/Cougar) and 7213C (1964-65 Mustang) knob photos (viewed) all print 1 3 / R 2 4; CJ Pony Parts text says 'Reverse to the Left and Down'. [link]
  17. ^ Knob/boot photo. themustangshop.ca '1965-1973 Mustang Cue Ball Shift Knob, Stock Pattern' describes a 'down-left reverse pattern'. [link]
  18. ^ Wikipedia. Wikipedia lists a four-speed manual for the Mustang II (1974). [link]
  19. ^ Service manual. 1975-76 Ford car shop manual Part 16-28, Model RAD four-speed ('Applies to Mustang Only'), Fig. 2 Gear Shift Lever Positions shows the 1 3 over R 2 4 gate. [link]
  20. ^ Wikipedia. Wikipedia lists a four-speed manual for the Mustang II (1977-1978). [link]
  21. ^ Service manual. 1975-76 Ford car shop manual Part 16-29, Model 75WT four-speed ('Applies to Pinto/Bobcat'), Fig. 2 Gear Shift Lever Positions shows the 1 3 over R 2 4 gate. [link]
  22. ^ Knob/boot photo. Moss C23007 shift knob, application 'E-Type & Early Sedan 1965-74 All-Synchro Trans.'; the photo (viewed) prints R at the bottom left. [link]
  23. ^ Service manual. 1975-76 Ford car shop manual Part 16-29, Model 75WT four-speed ('Applies to Pinto/Bobcat') shows the 1 3 over R 2 4 gate. [link]
  24. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries 7213U '4-Speed Manual Shift Knob', applications 1967-68 Ford Mustang and 1967-68 Mercury Cougar; the photo (viewed) prints 1 3 / R 2 4. [link]
  25. ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay 'Vintage 1966 MGB original shift knob'; the photo (viewed) prints R at the bottom left of the 1 3 / 2 4 gate. [link]
  26. ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay 'Gear Shift Knob for MGB 1968-1976 Leather OE Type BHH788'; the photo (viewed) prints 1 3 / R 2 4. [link]
  27. ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay 'New Transmission Gear Shift Knob Cap for MGB 1977-1980 Without Overdrive'; the photo (viewed) prints R at the bottom left. [link]
  28. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.16 Fig. 12 'Gear positions': 1 and 3 on top, R, 2, 4 below; text: pull the lever out from the steering column, lift toward the wheel and pull backward and downward for reverse. [link]
  29. ^ Owner's manual. PDF p.59 two circles: '4 VELOCIDADES' shows 1 3 on the upper row and R 2 4 on the lower row; '3 VELOCIDADES' shows R 2 / 1 3. [link]
  30. ^ Owner's manual. PDF p.68: 4-speed shows 1 3 over R 2 4; the 5-speed circle shows 1 3 5 over 2 4 R. [link]
  31. ^ Owner's manual. Existing 1983 row shows the 4-speed as 1 3 over R 2 4 (not reopened here). [link]
  32. ^ Forum. ih8mud SM420 swap thread: an FJ40 owner says a Toyota 4-speed is 'all the way left and down'; another poster says the SM420 pattern is 'identical to a H41/42'. [link]
  33. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.13 photo with overlay: 1 and 3 upper row, R 2 4 on lower row, R left of 2. Text: press lever down first, then to the left and back ('hacia abajo ... a la izquierda y para atras'). [link]
  34. ^ Owner's manual. 1962 manual text (OCR): press the gear lever down first, then move it left and rearward to engage reverse; locking device prevents unintentional shifting. [link]
  35. ^ Owner's manual. 1963 manual text (OCR): first depress the gear lever, then move it to the left and to the rear; locking device prevents unintentional shifting. [link]
  36. ^ Owner's manual. 1964 manual text (OCR): to select reverse, first depress the gear lever, then move it left and to the rear; built-in lock prevents accidental engagement. [link]
  37. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.18 'Practical Driving' photo diagram: 1 and 3 upper, R and 2 and 4 on the lower row, R left of 2. Text: depress lever slightly, then left and to the rear. [link]
  38. ^ Owner's manual. 1966 manual text (OCR): depress the gear lever slightly, then move it to the left and to the rear to engage reverse; locking device prevents unintentional shifting. [link]
  39. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.19 photo diagram: 1 3 upper, R 2 4 on the lower row, R left of 2. Text (partly obscured by a watermark): reverse has a lock; press lever down, move to the left, pull back to the stop. [link]
  40. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.20 photo diagram: 1 3 upper, R 2 4 lower, R left of 2. Text: reverse fitted with a lock; press lever down, move it over to the left and pull back to the stop. [link]
  41. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.19 photo diagram: 1 3 upper, R 2 4 lower, R left of 2. Text: lock on reverse; press lever down, move over to the left and pull back to the stop. [link]
  42. ^ Owner's manual. 1970 manual text (OCR): press the lever down, move it over to the left and pull it back to the stop; reverse has a lock. [link]
  43. ^ Owner's manual. 1971 manual text (OCR): to engage reverse, press the lever down, move it left and pull it back to the stop; cannot be engaged unintentionally. [link]
  44. ^ Owner's manual. Text: reverse protected by a locking device; with lever in neutral press it down firmly, then pull it to the left and back. [link]
  45. ^ Owner's manual. 1972 manual text (OCR): press the lever down, move it to the left and pull back for reverse; says the shift pattern is also shown on the ashtray face. [link]
  46. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.17 'Gearshift lever' diagram: R at lower left with arrows, 1 3 upper, 2 4 lower. Text: press lever down, move to the left and pull back; pattern also on the ashtray face. [link]
  47. ^ Owner's manual. Text (Schaltung): reverse only at standstill; with the lever in neutral press firmly down, simultaneously move to the left and pull back to the stop. [link]
  48. ^ Owner's manual. Text: with lever in neutral press it hard down while pulling to the left and back to the stop; reverse only when stopped. [link]
  49. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.22 gearshift diagram: R at lower left (arrow), 1 3 upper, 2 4 lower. Text: press the lever down, move it to the left and pull back. [link]
  50. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.27 gearshift diagram with R lower left; text: lever pressed down for reverse, with a lock; shift pattern on instrument panel below speedometer (Convertible). [link]
  51. ^ Owner's manual. Text: reverse has a locking device; first press down the gear lever vertically, move it to the left and pull it rearward. [link]
  52. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.18 'Practical driving' photo diagram: 1 3 upper, R 2 4 lower, R left of 2. Text: depress the lever slightly, then left and to the rear. [link]
  53. ^ Owner's manual. 1972 Type 181 manual text (OCR): put the lever in neutral, press down firmly, move left, then pull back to the stop to engage reverse. [link]
  54. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.15 'In the footwell' photo diagram: 1 over 2 (left column), 3 over 4 (right column), R on the lower row left of 2. Text: press the lever down first, then move to the left and to the rear; reverse has a lock. [link]
  55. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.17 item 22 'Gear shift lever' photo diagram: R 2 4 on the lower row with R left of 2; ashtray also shows the pattern. Text: press the shift lever down, move to the left and pull back to the stop. [link]
  56. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.34 'Controls for Manual Transmission': 1 3 upper, 2 4 lower, R at lower left reached by pressing the lever down then left. Text: press lever down, move to left and pull back. [link]
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