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CAUTION: When the vehicle is at standstill and a gear is engaged,
pressing the accelerator and brake pedal at the same time leads to
damage to the clutch assembly.
– Never press the accelerator and brake pedal at the same time.
10.6 DRIVING ON A GRADIENT
Driving off on a gradient
WARNING!
– If the vehicle rolls, stop the vehicle immediately using the brake
pedal. Then select a gear and drive off.
If the vehicle rolls back, forward gear cannot be selected. If the vehicle
rolls forward, reverse gear cannot be selected. This can lead to
dangerous situations resulting in serious injury or damage to the
vehicle if driving off is required.
CAUTION:
– Never press the accelerator when the vehicle rolls off in the
opposite direction to that of the engaged gear.
If the vehicle rolls off in the opposite direction to that of the engaged
gear, depressing the accelerator pedal may overload the clutch.
Driving off on a gradient can be done using:
– The park brake, or
– Hill Start Aid.
NOTE: Driving off on a gradient is best done using Hill Start Aid.
Before driving off
– Park brake is applied.
– Brake pedal is depressed.
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