TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM
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DRIVING TIPS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Creep Phenomenon
Without any depression of the accelerator pedal, your ve-
hicle can move slowly if the selector lever is in any posi-
tion other than
“P” or “N”. This is called the creep effect.
You can control your vehicle’s movement by only applying
the brake in heavy traffic or narrow areas.
• On a steep decline or incline, your vehicle may move in the oppo-
site direction of the intended direction in spite of the creep effect.
When stopping on a steep hill, always depress the brake pedal.
• Never move the selector lever to the “N” position while driving. By
doing so, the engine brake cannot be applied. This may result in
unwanted accidents.
CAUTION
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.
• 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
selector lever is in the “N” position.
• Avoid any abrupt engine braking on slippery roads, or the tires
may slip.
CAUTION
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 us-
ing this engine brake, you can decrease your vehicle speed
without excessively using the brake system. The lower
gear, the more braking force.
• 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.
CAUTION
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