Hints on driving with an
automatic transmission
CAUTION
Do not idle the engine for long
periods of time in drive with the
brakes applied.
Moving off
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal.
Stopping
1. Release the accelerator pedal and
press the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Select neutral or park.
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully with the
selector lever in the drive position to select
the next lowest gear for optimum
performance. Release the accelerator
pedal when you no longer require
kickdown.
Emergency park position
release lever
Use the lever to move the selector lever
from the park position in the event of an
electrical malfunction or if your vehicle has
a flat battery.
1. Insert a small flat-bladed tool into the
slot.
2. Turn the tool through 90 degrees.
3. Push downwards on the tool to
detach the gaiter frame from the trim
panel.
4. Push downwards on the gaiter frame
to release the lever and move the
selector lever from the park position.
5. Pull upwards on the gaiter until the
gaiter frame engages in the trim panel.
Note:
If position P is selected again, this
procedure must be repeated.
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