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Overdrive can be switched on and off with the
switch located on the range selector lever.
When the switch is in the “OFF” position, an
indicator lamp illuminates.
• Overdrive ON
Overdrive should be switched on as desired for nor-
mal driving and always for high-speed driving. In the
“D” range, gear shifts are made automatically
between the 1st and 6th gears, and fuel consump-
tion is minimized.
In cold weather, the transmission may not initially
make automatic shifts to the 5th and 6th gears
because of an excessively low fluid temperature.
This condition is normal and will be resolved as the
fluid temperature rises.
• Overdrive OFF
Overdrive should be switched off when engine brak-
ing is needed on a downhill road or when driving
uphill for a long period. In the “D” range, gear shifts
are made automatically between the 1st and 4th
gears.
NOTE:
Even with the overdrive switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion, the 5th and 6th gears will automatically be
selected if there is any risk of the engine overrev-
ving.
Overdrive switch
Parking brake lever
WARNING
• Do not use the parking brake when driv-
ing except in an emergency, like if the ser-
vice brakes have failed. Such use of the
parking brake may make the vehicle spin
or, at worst, roll over. It may also cause
faults in vehicle components.
• Illumination of the warning lamp does
not necessarily indicate that the parking
brake has been fully activated. Be sure to
pull the lever all the way.
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