7-6 Starting and driving
CAUTION
“Overrev” refers to an operating state of the
engine in which it rotates at an RPM higher than
the recommended maximum RPM. Overrevving
the engine could lead to an engine failure.
2 When driving an automatic transmis-
sion vehicle
•
For normal driving, select the “D” range and use
the overdrive switch depending on conditions.
P. 5-17
It is possible to pull away using the range selec-
tor lever in the same way as a manual gearshift
lever, starting in “2”, then upshifting through “3”
to “D”.
• Do not push the range selector lever into the “N”
or “P” position while the vehicle is in motion.
This would make engine braking and exhaust
braking impossible and force you to overuse the
service brakes. It could also damage the trans-
mission.
• When the vehicle is driving fast, shifting down
will be prohibited by a safety device. In such
cases, depress the brake pedal and reduce the
vehicle speed.
• If you stop the vehicle momentarily, for example,
at a red light, be sure to keep the brake pedal
depressed. Without the brakes applied, the vehi-
cle will move, although only very slowly, even if
the accelerator pedal is not depressed. If you
must wait for longer than expected, select the
“N” or “P” range and pull the parking brake lever.
• If you stop temporarily when driving uphill,
depress the brake pedal and pull the parking
brake lever. Do not attempt to stop the vehicle
from rolling backwards with the accelerator
pedal.
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