Specifications

Controls and Operating
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2 (Second Gear)
Manually shift the gear selector to this
position for driving in heavy, slow-moving
traffic, for more power when climbing hills,
for braking assist when going down hills, or
for starting on slick surfaces and other
situations where gentle acceleration may
allow the automatic operation of first and
second gear including a throttle activated 2
– 1 down shift.
1 (Low Gear)
Shift the selector to low gear for maximum
power in hard-pulling situations, or for
climbing and descending very steep grades.
This selection will allow first gear operation
only. Do not exceed 45 mph in the ‘1’
position.
Moving up a steep grade from a standing
start:
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot,
shift the selector level to ‘D’ or ‘1’
depending on the load weight and
steepness of the grade, and release the
parking brake. Depress the accelerator
pedal gradually with your right foot, while
simultaneously releasing the foot brake.
Warming Up
When the engine is cold, drive the car as
soon as the engine has started, Do not
warm up the car by allowing it to idle for
long periods with the car stationery.
Running In
During the first 500 miles or 800 km:
DO NOT exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
DO NOT operate at full throttle in any gear.
DO NOT allow the engine to labour in any
gear.
Economical Operation
To achieve the best possible degree of fuel
economy it is essential,as a first priority, to
ensure that the vehicle is maintained to its
optimum level of performance in accordance
with Manufacturers’ recommendations.
Apart from regular maintenance there are a
number of areas where deliberate and
conscious actions on the part of the owner
can achieve quite marked improvements.
The following are recommended:
• Accelerate gently through the gears.
• Switch off engine if vehicle is expected to
be stationery for more than half a minute
• Avoid short stop-start journeys.
• Anticipate obstructions, junctions and
sharp bends and adjust speed as
necessary.
• Do not generate unnecessary speed.
• Decelerate gently and avoid braking heavy
where possible.
• Stay in top gear as long as possible at the
lowest realistic engine speed – but without
labouring the engine.
• Ensure tyres are correctly inflated.
• Remove ski-rack or any other
unnecessary weight or obstructions
• Use air conditioning only when necessary.