With a manual transmission, located next to the gearshift lever is the shift pattern, which explains how to move the lever properly. The clutch is operated by an individual hydraulic mechanism. With a properly balanced system, the clutch operates effortlessly and is easily modulated. If the clutch pedal becomes spongy or the release point changes, the hydraulic system may need to be bled.
With an automatic transmission, you only need to be concerned about Park (P), Reverse (R), Neutral (N), Drive (D3) and 1st gear, 2nd gear and Drive Overdrive (D4). It also displays the selected position using a visual indicator on the instrument cluster.
