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ADVICE FOR YOUR DRIVING
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Use engine brake on a long down-
hill slope
Use engine braking(*) in tandem with regu-
lar braking when driving on a long downhill
slope. Release the accelerator pedal and
shift down according to vehicle speed.
For manual transmission vehicle
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For manual transmission vehicle, shift
down to a lower gear one by one.
For CVT vehicle (with S-mode)
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For CVT vehicle (with S-mode), turn on the
S mode switch or shift the gearshift lever to
“L”.
For CVT vehicle (with manual mode)
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For CVT vehicle (with manual mode), pull
“–” side shift paddle to shift down to the
appropriate gear position after setting the
gearshift lever to “M” (Manual mode).
*: Engine braking is a braking effect that
occurs when you release your foot from
the accelerator pedal while driving. The
lower the gear, the greater the effect of
engine braking becomes.
WARNING
Continuously depressing the brake
pedal could cause the brakes to over-
heat, possibly rendering them inef-
fective.