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Automatic
transmission
3
After sta rting the engine and before
shifting into a gea r, depress the brake
pedal. If the brake pedal is released when
a gea r is eng aged, the vehicle will "c reep".
Never depress the ac celera tor and brake
pedals simultaneously.
Once D has been selected, the economy
driving p rogra mme is operative. Position D
is g enerally ideal for d riving.
If the accelerator peda l is depressed gently
and evenly the transmission w ill shift into
the fuel-saving gears at an early stage. The
drive ra nge needs be changed manually
only in exceptional cases. Select 3, 2 and 1
only when automatic shifting up is to be
avoided or if additional use is to be made
of the engine braking effect.
Select D again as soon as driving
conditions permit.
Transmission display
The current selector lever position is shown
in the tra nsmission display in the
tachometer.
Failure to follow the description can lead
to injuries or endanger life.
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