Crawler (C)
Shifting into crawler gear:
- Press the clutch pedal to the floor to disengage clutch.
- Shift into crawler (C) by raising the collar below the gearshift knob up, then moving the lever fully to the left, then backward.
Note:
You can only move the gearshift lever to crawler (C) by raising the collar below the gearshift knob up before shifting to crawler. This is a lockout feature which protects the transmission from accidentally engaging crawler (C) when intending to select second (2).
If crawler (C) is not fully engaged press the clutch pedal down, return the gearshift to the neutral position, then release the clutch pedal. Re-apply the clutch pedal, then lift the gearshift collar and shift into crawler (C) again.
The crawler gear enables an easier start in unusual conditions or terrain. You should change up to first (1) when possible and refrain from using crawler (C) at high engine speeds as transmission damage could result. See
Manual Transmission Precautions.
In normal use, make sure your vehicle is stationary before selecting crawler (C) as it is primarily a starting gear. If you change down to crawler (C) from first (1) while the vehicle is moving, make sure the engine speed is below 1500 rpm, and that the clutch pedal is fully pressed for a smooth transition to crawler gear.