Technical data

204 Driving and operating
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine
performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a repairer as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission permits
manual gear shifting (manual mode)
or automatic gear shifting (automatic
mode).
The automatic transmission is an
electronically controlled six-speed
transmission.
Sixth gear is overdrive.
Starting the vehicle
1. After warming up the engine,
continue to press the brake pedal
while shifting the selector lever to
either the R, D or M position.
2. Release the parking brake and
the brake pedal.
3. Slowly press the accelerator
pedal to set the vehicle in motion.
Caution
Don’t touch the catalytic converter
during engine operation. The
catalytic converter remains hot for
a long period after engine
operation.
Caution
Do not shift between D (Drive) and
R (Reverse) or P (Park) while the
vehicle is moving.
This will cause damage to your
transmission and personal injury.