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1997 Volvo 850
pg. 4:6 Manual transmission
Shift positions
Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears.
Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while driving.
Overdrive (5th gear) should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. This gear can be
engaged at speeds above approx. 50 mph (80 km/h).
CAUTION: Follow the shift pattern indicated on the gear shift knob when shifting up (e.g. do not shift
directly from 2nd to 5th gear) to help avoid excessive wear on the transmission.
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