2009 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 148

06 Starting and driving Manual transmission, 6-speed (certain markets only) 6-speed manual transmission (option on certain models) Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed transmission CAUTION Never shift into reverse while moving forward. WARNING An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator, brake, and/or clutch pedal to catch. Check that the movement of these pedals is not impeded. Not more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time. G018258 Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears1. 06 Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop. Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while driving. The shift pattern should be followed. Overdrive (5th and 6th gears) should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. NOTE Reverse gear is electronically blocked to help prevent it from being selected while the vehicle is moving foward. 1 Clutch interlock: The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start your car. If the clutch is notdepressed, it will not be possible to start the engine. 148 G018259