Technical data

Driving and operating 131
Depress the brake pedal and push
release button to shift.
Shifts that require you to push the
release button are indicated by
arrows.
Shift freely.
9 Warning
To help prevent damage to the
transmission, observe the
following precautions:
Do not press the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P or N to R, D,
2 or 1.
To do so may not only damage the
transmission, but could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle.
Use D as much as possible.
Never shift to P or R while the
vehicle is in motion.
When stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the
vehicle in place by pressing the
accelerator pedal. Use the foot
brake.
Press the brake pedal when
shifting from P or N to R or a
forward gear.
Otherwise transmission could be
damaged or vehicle could move
unexpectedly, causing driver to
lose control of the vehicle,
resulting in personal injury or
damage to the vehicle or other
property.
Engine braking
To help use the braking effect of
engine compression when driving on
a long downhill:
For automatic transmission, select
the drive range "2" or "1" if necessary.
Engine braking is the most effective in
drive range "1". If drive range "1" is
selected at too high speed, the
transmission remains in current gear
until the vehicle slows down.
Select drive range "2" for ordinary
engine braking effect. For even
greater slowing ability, select "1".
Note
Use of engine compression during
long mountainous descents may
prolong the life of your brakes.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow.
Move the selector lever between D
and R in a repeat pattern.
Do not race the engine and avoid
sudden acceleration.
Parking
After stopping the vehicle by pressing
the brake pedal, engage P and pull
the lever up firmly and then remove
ignition key.