User Guide

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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§ Never shift into Reverse (R) or
Park (P) when the vehicle is in motion.
§ Do not remove the key from the
ignition/steering lock until you have
parked the vehicle, otherwise the
steering wheel will lock,
§ If the selector lever is uninten-
tionally moved into Neutral (N) while
driving, take your foot off the acce-
lerator pedal and wait until the engine
speed has dropped to idle before se-
lecting a driving position.
Maneuvering
When alternating between forward (D}
and reverse (R) -for instance, while
maneuvering the vehicle into a tight
parking space – only shift when the
vehicle has come to a full stop and the
engine is running at idle speed.
Parking
When parking your car, move the
selector lever into the P-Park position.
Apply the parking brake and switch off
the ignition.
Do not leave the selector lever in the
Neutral position or any driving position.
The warning buzzer will sound when you
open the driver's door with the selector
lever not in the P-Park position. If you
park on a hill, turn your front wheels
toward the curb.
Stuck in snow, mud or sand
When alternating between forward (D)
and reverse (R) in an effort to free the
vehicle, depress the accelerator pedal
slightly while the transmission is in gear,
and release the accelerator pedal while
shifting. Do not race the engine and
avoid spinning the wheels. Do not
repeat "rocking" back and forth with
wheels spinning at high engine speed
and heavy throttle, as serious damage
may be caused to the automatic
transmission and other critical parts.
Kickdown device
The kickdown device gives maximum
acceleration when the accelerator pedal
is pressed down past the full throttle
position. Depending on road speed and
engine speed, the upshift is either
delayed (forced throttle) or the
transmission changes down into the next
lower gear.
WARNING
Be careful when using the kickdown
on slippery roads. Rapid acceleration
may cause skidding.
Stopping
§ When stopping briefly, at a traffic
light for example, it is not necessary to
move the selector lever to Park or
Neutral. Simply step on the foot brake.
To start again, remove your foot from the
foot brake to the accelerator pedal and
carefully accelerate.
§ The driving positions must never be
used for holding the vehicle at rest uphill.
Always use your foot brakes when
stopped on inclines.
WARNING
§ Never get out of the driver's seat
when the engine is running and the
selector is not securely locked in the
"P" position.
§ If you must leave the vehicle
move the selector fever securely into
the "P" position and apply parking
brake firmly.
Towing
if the vehicle has to be towed at any time,
you must read the instructions in the
section "Emergency towing" on page
148.