Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever
Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
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WARNING Risk of accident due t
o incor-
rect gearshiing
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and y
ou engage the transmission posi-
tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
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If you engage the transmission position
h or k when t
he vehicle is at a stand-
still, always depress the brake pedal
rmly and do not accelerate at the same
time.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injur
y due
to leaving children unattended in the vehi-
cle
If children are le unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
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open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
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get out and be struck by oncoming trac.
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operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
R
releasing the parking brake.
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changing the transmission position.
R
starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
v
ehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
k
ey with you and lock the vehicle.
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Keep the vehicle key out of the reach of
c
hildren.
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-
mission position. The cur
rent transmission posi-
tion will be shown on the driver's display.
j
Park position
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral
h
Drive position
Driving and parking
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