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Driving your vehicle Dual clutch transmission (DCT)
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may
attempt to rock the vehicle free by
moving it forward and backward. Do
not attempt this procedure if people
or objects are anywhere near the
vehicle. During the rocking operation
the vehicle may suddenly move for
ward of backward as it becomes
unstuck, causing injury or damage
to nearby people or objects.
Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start
To move up a steep grade from a
standing start, depress the brake
pedal, shift the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the appropriate gear
depending on load weight and
steepness of the grade, and release
the parking brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing
the service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a
tendency to roll backwards. Shifting
the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear)
will help prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards.
Dual clutch transmission (DCT)
(if equipped)
Depress the brake pedal and
the lock release button when shift
ing.
Press the lock release button
when shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted
freely.
* To move the shift lever from/to P
(Parking) or between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive), you must depress
the brake pedal for the vehicle to
stand still.