Black plate (271,1)
北米Model "A2440BE-A" EDITED: 2006/ 12/ 6
lever to the “R” position.
! N (Neutral)
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This position is for restarting a stalled
engine.
In this position the wheels and transmis-
sion are not locked. In this position, the
transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll
freely, even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or foot brake is on.
Avoid coasting with the tra nsmission
neutral.
During coasting, there is no engine brak-
ing effect.
NOTE (2.5-liter non-turbo and
3.0-liter models only)
To protect the engine while the “N ”
position is selected, the engine is
controlled such that the engine speed
does not become too high even if the
accelerator pedal is pressed hard.
NOTE
If the selector lever is in the “N”
position when you stop the engine for
parking, you may not subsequently be
able to move it to the “R” and “P”
positions. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Youwillthenbeabletomovethe
selector lever to the “P” position.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the
selector lever in the “N” (neutral)
position. Engine braking has no
effect in this condition and the risk
of an accident is consequently in-
creased.
! D (Drive)
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This position is for normal driving. The
transmission automatically shifts into a
suitable gear from 1st to 5th according to
the vehicle speed and the acceleration
you require.
When more acceleration is required in this
position, press the accelerator pedal fully
to the floor and hold that position. The
transmission will automatically downshift
to 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When you
release the pedal, the transmission will
return to the original gear position.
Turbo
and 3.0-liter models
To use the manual mode, move the lever
from this position into the manual gate.
2.5-liter non-turbo models
To use the SPORT mode, move the lever
from this position into the manual gate.
To use the manual mode, move the lever
from this position into the manual gate
then move it toward the “+” and “−” ends.
! While climbing a grade
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When driving up a hill, undesired upshift to
4th or 5th gear is prevented from taking
place when the accelerator is released.
This minimizes the chance of subsequent
downshifting to a lower gear when accel-
erating again. Th is preve nts repeate d
upshifting and downshifting resulting in a
smoother operation of the vehicle.
NOTE
The transmission may downshift to 2nd
or 1st gear, depending on the way the
accelerator pedal is pressed to accel-
erate the vehicle again.
! While going down a hill
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When you are descending a hill or any
other slope while braking with the
Sport
Sharp (S#) mode ( Turbo and 3.0-liter
models) or
SPORT mode (2.5-liter non-
turbo models) selected, the transmission
may downshift to 4th or 3rd gear depend-
ing on how hard you depress the brake
pedal, causing engine braking to work.
Reacceleration for a short time will cause
the transmission to upshift normally.
NOTE
. A 5th-to-4th automatic downshift will
not occur at speeds above 78 mph (126
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