TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM
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Kickdown Function
If you need to accelerate rapidly, depress the accelerator
pedal completely to the floor. Then, a one- or two-lever
gear will automatically be engaged. This is called the
Kickdown function.
Engine Brake
When the accelerator pedal is released while the vehicle
is in motion, the engine speed decreases. This decreased
engine speed creates an extra braking force. On a down
hill, engaging a lower gear can generate a slower engine
speed and eventually slow down the vehicle speed. By
using this engine brake, you can decrease your vehicle
speed without excessively using the brake system. The
lower gear, the more braking force.
• When driving on a down hill, never shift the selector le-
ver to
“N”. If you try to shift the lever to “D” from “N”,
a sudden gear engagement can damage the driving
train.
• Even though you can start the engine with the selector
lever in both
“P” or “N”, for your safety, always start
the engine with the selector lever in
“P”.
• To avoid any mechanical damages or accidents, never
shift into “P” or “N” while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
• Do not use the kickdown operation while driving on slippery or
sharply curved roads.
• If you use the kickdown function too frequently, the durability and
fuel economy of the vehicle will get worse.
• Do not excessively apply the brake pedal while going down a long
hill. The brake system will overheat, experience vapor lock or the
fade phenomenon, and lose the braking force.
• Be aware that the engine brake does not work when the gear se-
lector lever is in the “N” position.
• Avoid any abrupt engine braking on slippery roads, or the tires may slip.
CAUTION
• As a safety function, the gear selector lever cannot be
moved into the
“P” or “R” position when the vehicle
speed exceeds 7~10 km/h.
• Never shift into
“R” when the vehicle is moving.
• When driving at a high speed, any sudden attempt to
shift from a higher to a lower gear can severely damage
the vehicle. In addition, your vehicle may lose its stabil-
ity and be at a high risk.
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