from user hanbook 12174 page 119 to change gear ,move the selector lever to the next higher or lower position .when the engine has reached the appropriate speed,press gear ghange pedalas far as it will go,and release.when changing up a pause must be made with the pedal fully down while the engine is decelerated. if changing down,the engine must be accelerated by maintaining pressure on the accelerater.do not at any time pump/blip the the throttle whist changing gear .change up speed 3500 rpm,change down 2000 to 2500 rpm..