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(f) Using the “3”, “2” and “L”, posi-
tions
The “3”, “2” and “L” positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in “3”, “2” or
“SHIFT L” switch depressed, the vehicle
can start just as if the lever was in “D”.
With the selector lever in “3” or “2”, the
vehicle will start in first gear and automat-
ically shift to second gear.
With the “SHIFT L” switch depressed, the
transmission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE
! Be careful not to over−rev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is
given above for your reference:
Two−wheel drive models
“3” 135 km/h (84 mph). . . . . . .
“2” 90 km/h (56 mph). . . . . . . .
“L” 50 km/h (31 mph). . . . . . . .
Four−wheel drive models
“2WD” or “4HI” mode
“3” 135 km/h (84 mph). . . . . . .
“2” 90 km/h (56 mph). . . . . . . .
“L” 50 km/h (31 mph). . . . . . . .
“4LO” mode
“3” 50 km/h (31 mph). . . . . . . .
“2” 35 km/h (21 mph). . . . . . . .
“L” 20 km/h (12 mph). . . . . . . .
! Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
“3”, “2” or “L” position. This may
cause severe automatic transmis-
sion damage from overheating. To
prevent such damage, “D” position
should be used in hill climbing or
hard towing.
(g) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
your foot, shift the selector lever to the
“R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(h) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down,
fully depress the parking brake pedal
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into “P” position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
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