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5 speed, reverse top left

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5 speed, reverse top left is a manual shift pattern. The common European five-speed layout. The Society has 72 vehicles on file for it, 34 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].

BMWsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
BMW 3 Series E30 318i / 325i
318i 325i manual
[1]		1984-1993VerifiedGetrag 240
Getrag 260C
BMW 3 Series E36
5-speed manual (non-M)
[2]		1990-1997 and 1999; non-US marketsCorroboratedGetrag 250
ZF S5-31C
BMW 3 Series E46
5-speed manual (e.g. 316i/318i/320i/323i)
[3]		1998-1999, 2003, 2005-2006 and non-US marketsCorroboratedGetrag 250
ZF S5-31C
BMW 3 Series E36
US-market 318i/318is/323i/323is/328i/328is, 5-speed (M3 not covered)
[4]		MY1998VerifiedGetrag 250
ZF S5-31C
BMW 3 Series E46
323Ci (US) 5-speed
[5]		MY2000VerifiedGetrag 250C
BMW 3 Series E46
325Ci/330Ci (US) 5-speed
[6]		MY2001VerifiedGetrag 250
ZF S5-31U
BMW 3 Series E46
320i/325i/325xi/330i/330xi (US) 5-speed
[7]		MY2002VerifiedGetrag 250
ZF S5-31C
BMW 3 Series E46
325i/325xi (US) 5-speed
[8]		MY2004VerifiedGetrag 250
ZF S5-31C
BMW 3 Series E46
325Ci/330Ci (US) manual
[9]		MY2004CorroboratedGetrag 250
ZF S5-31U
BMW 3 Series (E46)
5-speed manual
[10]		2004VerifiedGetrag 250
ZF S5-31C
BMW 5 Series E34
5-speed manual (non-M)
[11]		1988-1996, other years and marketsCorroboratedGetrag 260
ZF S5D 310
Getrag 250GC
BMW 5 Series E34
European-market 518i to 530i and 525td, 5-speed
[12]		1994VerifiedZF S5D 310
Getrag 260C
BMW 5 Series E39 528i
528i 5-speed
[13]		Owner's manual 1999VerifiedGetrag 250G
ZF 320ZC
BMW 5 Series E39 525i / 530i
525i 530i 5-speed
[14]		Owner's manual 2002VerifiedGetrag 250G
ZF 320ZC
BMW Z3 E36/7 (2.3 / 2.8)
2.3 and 2.8 roadster/coupe (US) 5-speed
[15]		MY1999VerifiedGetrag 250
ZF S5-31U
BMW Z3 E36/7 (2.5i / 3.0i / coupe)
2.5i, 3.0i and coupe (US) 5-speed
[16]		MY2002VerifiedGetrag 250
ZF S5-31C
BMW Z3 E36/7 M Roadster / M Coupe
M Roadster M Coupe 5-speed
[17]		Owner's manual 2001VerifiedZF S5-31C
BMW Z4 E85 (2.5i / 3.0i)
5-speed cars
[18]		Owner's manual 2002VerifiedGetrag S5D250GC

Chevroletsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Chevrolet Aveo 1st gen (Daewoo Kalos)
1.6L 5-speed manual (US)
[19]		2005VerifiedGM Daewoo D16C
Chevrolet Aveo T200 (sedan and hatchback)
1.6 L, 5-speed manual (US)
[20]		MY2004VerifiedGM Daewoo D16C
Chevrolet Aveo T200 (sedan and hatchback)
1.6 L, 5-speed manual (US)
[21]		MY2005VerifiedGM Daewoo D16C
Chevrolet Aveo T200 (sedan and hatchback)
1.6 L, 5-speed manual (US)
[22]		MY2006VerifiedGM Daewoo D16C
Chevrolet Aveo T200 (sedan and hatchback)
1.6 L, 5-speed manual (US)
[23]		MY2007VerifiedGM Daewoo D16C

Hyundaisend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Hyundai Accent MC
5-speed manual
[24]		2008VerifiedHyundai M5CF1U
Hyundai Elantra HD
5-speed manual
[25]		2009VerifiedHyundai M5CF2U
Hyundai i30 (FD)
5-speed manual
[26]		2009VerifiedHyundai M5CF2C

Kiasend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Kia Forte TD
5-speed manual
[27]		2010VerifiedHyundai M5CF2C
Kia Picanto (Morning) BA (1st gen), shift knob Type B
5-speed manual, Type B knob (R 1 3 5 / 2 4, ring-lift reverse)
[28]		MY2006VerifiedHyundaiN
Kia Picanto (Morning) TA (2nd gen), shift knob Type B
5-speed manual, Type B knob (R 1 3 5 / 2 4, ring-lift reverse)
[29]		MY2011VerifiedHyundaiN
Kia Rio / Rio5 JB
5-speed manual
[30]		2006, 2009VerifiedHyundai M5CF1
Hyundai M5CF2C
Kia Soul AM
1.6L 5-speed manual (manual says 'has 5 forward gears')
[31]		2010VerifiedHyundaiN

Peugeotsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Peugeot 406 Not stated
manual gearbox (speed count not stated)
[32]		2002CorroboratedPSA BE4
PSA BE3U

Porschesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Porsche 911 G-series Carrera 3.2 (G50 gearbox)
Carrera 3.2 with Getrag G50 five-speed
[33]		1987-1989VerifiedGetrag G50C
Porsche 911 964 Carrera 2
Carrera 2 manual (G50 five-speed)
[34]		1989-1993CorroboratedGetrag G50C
Porsche 911 964 Carrera RS
RWD Carrera RS close-ratio five-speed
[35]		1992CorroboratedGetrag G50
Getrag 10C
Porsche 911 Turbo 930
Turbo 3.3 with G50 five-speed (earlier 930s had a four-speed, see 4-930 sheet)
[36]		1989 onlyCorroboratedGetrag G50C

Renaultsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Renault 5-speed manual cars (Clio / Megane / Scenic family) various
5-speed manual
[37]		Years not confirmedCorroboratedRenaultN

Seatsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Seat Altea 5P
5-speed manual
[38]		Years not confirmedVerifiedVolkswagenN
Seat Ibiza 6J five-speed
Ibiza 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 five-speed (6-speed on some)
[39]		2008-2017CorroboratedNot identifiedN
Seat Leon 1P five-speed
Leon 1.6 / 1.9 TDI five-speed
[40]		2005-2012CorroboratedNot identifiedN

Skodasend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Skoda Fabia 5J
Fabia II five-speed manual
[41]		2007-2014CorroboratedNot identifiedN
Skoda Fabia 6Y
5-speed manual
[42]		Years not confirmedVerifiedVolkswagenN
Skoda Octavia 1Z five-speed
Octavia II with 5-speed manual
[43]		2004-2013CorroboratedNot identifiedN
Skoda Octavia 1U
5-speed manual
[44]		Years not confirmedCorroboratedVolkswagenN

Volkswagensend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Volkswagen Beetle (A5) A5 Beetle five-speed
Beetle 2.5 and 1.8T five-speed (North America), 5-speed manual option
[45]		2012-2019CorroboratedNot identifiedN
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (A4)
5-speed manual (US)
[46]		2000VerifiedVolkswagen 02JC
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (1J)
5-speed manual
[47]		Years not confirmedCorroboratedVolkswagen 02JC
Volkswagen Golf / Jetta Mk2 (US)
5-speed manual
[48]		Years not confirmedCorroboratedVolkswagen 020U
Volkswagen Jetta Mk6 (A6 / 1B) five-speed
North American Jetta 2.0 / 2.5 with 5-speed (Jetta Sport 2015-17)
[49]		2011-2018CorroboratedNot identifiedN
Volkswagen Jetta Mk5 (1K)
5-speed manual
[50]		Years not confirmedCorroboratedVolkswagenN
Volkswagen Transporter (T4) T4 / EuroVan five-speed
Transporter and Caravelle, Europe and EuroVan (manual not offered with the North American VR6)
[51]		1990-2003CorroboratedNot identifiedN
Volkswagen Transporter (T5)
Transporter / Caravelle / Multivan, five-speed (not sold in the US or Canada)
[52]		2003-2015CorroboratedNot identifiedN

Volvosend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Volvo 240 M46 / M47 five-speed cars
240 with 5-speed manual (US)
[53]		MY1992VerifiedVolvo M47C
Volvo 240 M47 five-speed cars
240 with 5-speed manual (US)
[54]		MY1993VerifiedVolvo M47C
Volvo 240 Model year 1990 (5-speed)
5-speed manual
[55]		Model year 1990VerifiedVolvo M47C

Unconfirmed leadshelp confirm

These come from memory, forums or sources we could not open. Know one? Send the manual page or a photo of the knob and it moves up.

Show 17 leads

Audisend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Audi A3 8L five-speed
A3 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8T five-speed (6-speed from late 2000 on 1.8T 180 PS and 1.9 TDI 130 PS)
[citation needed]		1997-2003LeadNot identifiedN
Audi TT 8N five-speed
TT 1.8T 150 / 180 PS front-drive five-speed
[citation needed]		1998-2006LeadNot identifiedN

BMWsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
BMW 1 Series E81/E87 (first generation, 5-speed cars)
5-speed manual (Europe; models not named by source)
[citation needed]		2004-2006LeadGetrag 220C
BMW 3 Series E21
5-speed variants where fitted
[citation needed]		1975-1983LeadGetrag 245
Getrag 240C
BMW 5 Series E28
5-speed manual
[citation needed]		1981-1988LeadGetrag 240
Getrag 245
Getrag 260
Getrag 265
Getrag 280
ZF S5-16C
BMW M3 E36
M3 3.0 (S50) and US M3 3.2 (S52), 5-speed manual
[citation needed]		1992-1999LeadNot identifiedN

Fordsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Ford Sierra Mk1 / Mk2 (Type 9 era)
1.6/1.8/2.0 and XR4i/XR4x4 2.8 with 5-speed
[citation needed]		1982-1988LeadFord Type 9C

Opelsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Opel Corsa D
5-speed manual
[citation needed]		2006-LeadGeneral Motors F17C

Porschesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Porsche 911 964 Carrera 4
Carrera 4 (AWD) coupe / Targa / Cabriolet
[citation needed]		1989-1994LeadPorsche G64.00V
Porsche 911 Turbo 964 Turbo 3.3 / 3.6
911 Turbo 3.3 (MY1991-92) and Turbo 3.6 (MY1993-94)
[citation needed]		1991-1994LeadPorsche G50.52V

Volkswagensend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Volkswagen Beetle (New Beetle) New Beetle five-speed
New Beetle 2.0 / 1.8T / 1.9 TDI five-speed
[citation needed]		1998-2010LeadNot identifiedN
Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (02A gearbox)
5-speed manual
[citation needed]		1991-1997LeadVolkswagen 02AU
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (02J gearbox)
5-speed manual
[citation needed]		1997-2005LeadVolkswagen 02JC
Volkswagen Jetta Mk3 (A3 / Vento)
Jetta III, 5-speed manual (VR6 and 2.0)
[citation needed]		1992-1999LeadNot identifiedN
Volkswagen Jetta Mk4 (A4 / Bora) five-speed
Jetta 2.0 / 1.8T / TDI, 5-speed
[citation needed]		1999-2005LeadNot identifiedN

Volvosend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Volvo 240 M47 five-speed cars
US 240 DL / GL, 5-speed manual (4-speed plus overdrive)
[citation needed]		1987-1989 and 1991LeadVolvo M47C
Volvo 700 / 900 Series 740 / 940
5-speed manual
[citation needed]		1987-1998LeadVolvo M47
Volvo M90C

References

  1. ^ Knob/boot photo. Photo of a used OEM E30 manual knob listing showing R 1 3 5 / 2 4 (image viewed). [link]
  2. ^ Source. Same-generation continuity with the verified MY1998 row and with the Z3 (E36/7) manuals; no manual for these years fetched.
  3. ^ Source. Same-generation continuity with the verified 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004 manuals.
  4. ^ Owner's manual. Manual-transmission page (p.57) shows the shift diagram with R top-left of 1, 3 and 5 on the top row, 2 and 4 on the bottom row: R 1 3 5 / 2 4. [link]
  5. ^ Owner's manual. Manual-transmission section (p.73) shows the 5-speed diagram with R top-left: R 1 3 5 / 2 4. [link]
  6. ^ Owner's manual. Manual-transmission page (p.66) shows R top-left of 1: R 1 3 5 / 2 4. [link]
  7. ^ Owner's manual. Manual-transmission page (p.58) shows the 5-speed gate with R top-left: R 1 3 5 / 2 4. [link]
  8. ^ Owner's manual. Manual-transmission page (p.66) shows both a 5-speed and a 6-speed gate; both have R top-left of 1 (R 1 3 5 / 2 4 and R 1 3 5 / 2 4 6). [link]
  9. ^ Owner's manual. Manual-transmission text on p.74 says reverse is selected by pressing the lever to the left; diagram page not opened. [link]
  10. ^ Owner's manual. 2004 BMW 3 Series owner's manual PDF p.68: 5-speed diagram R 1 3 5 / 2 4, R at the upper left. [link]
  11. ^ Source. Same-generation continuity with the verified European handbook.
  12. ^ Owner's manual. Owner's handbook, manual gearbox page (handbook pp.40-41) shows R 1 3 5 / 2 4; text says press the lever left to select reverse. [link]
  13. ^ Owner's manual. Site p70 shows the 528i knob R 1 3 5 / 2 4 and the 540i knob R 1 3 5 / 2 4 6 side by side. [link]
  14. ^ Owner's manual. Site p71 shows the 525i and 530i knob R 1 3 5 / 2 4. [link]
  15. ^ Owner's manual. Manual-transmission page (p.62) shows R top-left: R 1 3 5 / 2 4. [link]
  16. ^ Owner's manual. Manual-transmission page (p.61) shows R top-left: R 1 3 5 / 2 4. [link]
  17. ^ Owner's manual. Site p58 shows the M knob R 1 3 5 / 2 4 with reverse by pressing the lever left. [link]
  18. ^ Owner's manual. Site p40 shows the 5-speed knob diagram R 1 3 5 / 2 4. [link]
  19. ^ Owner's manual. Scan page 84 (printed p.2-25): Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed box shows R 1 3 5 over 2 4, R at the top left. Text says lift the ring on the shift lever to select R. [link]
  20. ^ Owner's manual. Manual Transaxle Operation section, p.2-26 (PDF p.92): Shows 'R 1 3 5' over '2 4' with the gate lines drawn; the page reads 'Manual Transaxle Operation, Five-Speed'. [link]
  21. ^ Owner's manual. Manual Transaxle Operation section, p.2-25 (PDF p.87): Same five-speed shift pattern diagram, R top-left. [link]
  22. ^ Owner's manual. Manual Transaxle Operation section, p.2-25 (PDF p.101): Same five-speed shift pattern diagram, R top-left. [link]
  23. ^ Owner's manual. Manual Transaxle Operation section, p.115 (PDF p.115): Five-speed pattern printed on a drawing of the shifter: R 1 3 5 / 2 4. [link]
  24. ^ Owner's manual. 2008 Accent owner's manual (page 2-6, PDF p.153, viewed): 5-speed gate R 1 3 5 over 2 4, R top left with a mis-shift tab. [link]
  25. ^ Owner's manual. 2009 Elantra owner's manual (page 5-7, PDF p.194, viewed): 5-speed gate R 1 3 5 over 2 4, R top left, lift ring. [link]
  26. ^ Owner's manual. 2009 i30 owner's manual PDF p.238 (printed 5-9): 5-speed diagram has R at the upper left (R 1 3 5 / 2 4). [link]
  27. ^ Owner's manual. 2010 Forte owner's manual (page 5-12, viewed): 5-speed gate R 1 3 5 over 2 4, R top left. [link]
  28. ^ Owner's manual. 2006 Picanto owner's manual (page 4-6, image w960_57970-106, viewed): Type B drawing R 1 3 5 over 2 4 with R top left and a ring pulled up for reverse. [link]
  29. ^ Owner's manual. 2011 Picanto owner's manual (page 5-7, image w960_57965-187, viewed): Type B drawing R 1 3 5 over 2 4, R top left, ring below knob lifted for reverse. [link]
  30. ^ Owner's manual. 2006 Rio5 (page 4-4, PDF p.112) and 2009 Rio (PDF p.110) owner's manuals (viewed): 5-speed gate R 1 3 5 over 2 4, R top left. [link]
  31. ^ Owner's manual. 2010 Soul owner's manual p.5-7 (PDF p.182): figure reads R 1 3 5 / 2 4 (R upper left, five forward gears). [link]
  32. ^ Owner's manual. Site p120 (printed 150) says lift the ring under the knob and push the lever to the left then to the front. [link]
  33. ^ Knob/boot photo. Design911 shift knob insert 95042412001 (fits 911 87-89 G50 cars) viewed: R 1 3 5 on top, 2 4 on the bottom. [link]
  34. ^ Knob/boot photo. Design911 alloy engraved insert 95042412000 (fits 964 Carrera 5 Speed and 911 87-89 G50 cars) viewed: R 1 3 5 / 2 4. [link]
  35. ^ Press/road test. Elferspot says G50 reverse is top left; Wikipedia 964 page names G50/10 in the 1992 RS. [link]
  36. ^ Press/road test. Elferspot says G50 reverse is top left; Wikipedia 930 page says the 1989 930 was the only year with the G50 five-speed. [link]
  37. ^ Knob/boot photo. Aftermarket 'for Renault' 5-speed knob listings show R 1 3 5 over 2 4, reverse top left, sitting with the matching 6-speed R 1 3 5 / 2 4 6 knob. [link]
  38. ^ Owner's manual. Site p167 (printed 165) shows Fig. 133 5-speed pattern 1 3 5 / 2 4 with R left and says push down, slide left, then into reverse. [link]
  39. ^ Owner's manual. Page 21 (printed 19, listing label 2014): Fig 28 gate drawn 1 3 5 / 2 4 with R at the left; reverse: push up, move left as far as it will go, then forwards. [link]
  40. ^ Owner's manual. Page 160 (printed 158, 2007 manual): Fig 117 five-speed gate drawn 1 3 5 / 2 4 with R at the left; text says push the lever down, slide to the left, then into reverse. [link]
  41. ^ Owner's manual. PDF p98 (printed 97, listing label 2008): Fig 114 shift pattern on models with 5-speed manual, R drawn left of 1 / 2 with arrow up-left. [link]
  42. ^ Owner's manual. Site p99 (printed 98) shows the combined 5-speed or 6-speed pattern with R at the left of 1 3 5 / 2 4 6. [link]
  43. ^ Owner's manual. PDF p128 (printed 127): Fig 147 captioned "5-speed or 6-speed manual gearbox", single gate drawn with 6th gear. [link]
  44. ^ Owner's manual. Site p143 (printed 142) shows Fig. 130 shift pattern 5-speed or 6-speed with R at the left. [link]
  45. ^ Owner's manual. Page 123 (listing label 2012): Fig 98 gate drawn 1 3 5 / 2 4 with R at the left; text says shift left then push forward into reverse. [link]
  46. ^ Owner's manual. Scan page 251 (printed p.96): gearshift lever picture with R at the far left; text says "To engage R, move lever to left, press down and push forward." [link]
  47. ^ Owner's manual. Site p252 shows the gearshift diagram with R at the left and text to press down and push forward. [link]
  48. ^ Owner's manual. Site p59 (printed 56) shows R at the left with text to move left, press down and push forward; 5th is right and forward. [link]
  49. ^ Owner's manual. Site p189 (listing label 2011): move shift lever to the left, then push forward into reverse, referencing fig 117 (R) or fig 118 (R). [link]
  50. ^ Owner's manual. Site p300 shows Fig. 77 5-speed gate with R at the left and reverse by pressing down and moving left then forward. [link]
  51. ^ Owner's manual. PDF p33 (printed p31, listing label 1992 T4): Gear gate drawing shows 1 3 5 over 2 4 with R at the left. [link]
  52. ^ Owner's manual. Page 263 (listing label 2010): Fig 220 gear shift pattern of a 5 or 6-speed manual; push the lever fully to the left and then to the front for reverse. [link]
  53. ^ Owner's manual. Owner's manual p.57 'Manual transmission': knob diagram with R top-left, 3 and 5 on the top row, 2 and 4 below; the page also shows a lift-collar for reverse. [link]
  54. ^ Owner's manual. Owner's manual p.57 'Manual transmission' (1993 Volvo 240): knob diagram with R top-left, 3 and 5 on the top row, 2 and 4 below. [link]
  55. ^ Owner's manual. Site p57 shows the 5-speed knob R 1 3 5 / 2 4 and says lift the detent collar before engaging reverse. [link]
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