STARTING AND OPERATING 2–11
Kickdown
If you need to accelerate rapidly, depress
the accelerator pedal completely to the floor
to push the kickdown switch on the floor.
Then, the kickdown will be operated and the
transmission shift to a lower gear automati-
cally.
Engine Braking
In order to utilize the engine braking effect
when driving downhill, select drive range
“3”, “2” or, if necessary, “1”.
The braking action is most effective in drive
range “1”. If drive range “1” is selected at
too high a speed, the transmission remains
in second gear until the shift point for first
gear is reached, e.g. as a result of decel-
eration.
Stopping the Car
The selector lever can be left in the chosen
drive range with the engine running. When
stopping on gradients engage the parking
brake or depress the brake pedal. Do not
increase the engine revolutions to ensure
smooth idling while standing if a drive range
has been selected.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at lever cross-
ings.
Before leaving the vehicle, apply parking
brake, then place selector lever in position
“P” and remove ignition key.
Maneuvering the Car
To maneuver the car back and forth during
attempts to park or in garage entrances uti-
lize the creeping effect.
Regulate your speed by lightly releasing the
brake pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake ped-
als simultaneously.
NOTE
•
CREEP effect
The vehicle will move slowly with-
out acceleration when the engine
is running if you select “R”, “D”,
“3”, “2”, “1” positions and it is
called “CREEP” effect. It is very
unique characteristics in which
weak power will be continuously
delivered to the transmission in
order to rotate torque converter in
the automatic transmission sys-
tem.
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