STARTING AND OPERATING 2–15
Engine Braking
In order to utilize the engine braking effect
when driving downhill, select drive range
“3”, “2” or, if necessary, “1”.
The braking action is most effective in drive
range “1”. If drive range “1” is selected at
too high a speed, the transmission remains
in second gear until the shift point for first
gear is reached, e.g. as a result of decelera-
tion.
Stopping the Car
The selector lever can be left in the chosen
drive range with the engine running. When
stopping on gradients engage the parking
brake or depress the brake pedal. Do not
increase the engine revolutions to ensure
smooth idling while standing if a drive range
has been selected.
Before leaving the vehicle, apply parking
brake, then place selector lever in position
“P” and remove ignition key.
Maneuvering the Car
To maneuver the car back and forth during
attempts to park or in garage entrances uti-
lize the creeping effect. Regulate your speed
by lightly releasing the brake pedal. Never
press the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
NOTE
•
CREEP effect
The vehicle will move slowly with-
out acceleration when the engine
is running if you select “R”, “D”,
“3”, “2”, “1” positions and it is
called “CREEP” effect. It is very
unique characteristics of auto-
matic transmission system in
which weak power is continuously
delivered to the transmission in
order to rotate the torque
converter.
DRIVING TIPS FOR AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION*
Starting the Car
After starting the engine and before shifting
into a drive range, depress the brake pedal
since the vehicle will otherwise start to
“creep”. Never use accelerator and brake
pedals simultaneously.
For normal driving conditions the “D” should
be selected.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed gen-
tly and evenly the transmission will shift
into the fuel-saving higher gears at an early
stage. The drive range needs to be
changed manually only in exceptional
cases. Select “3”, “2” and “1” only when
automatic shifting up is to be avoided or if
additional use is to be made of the engine
braking effect.
Return to “D” as soon as conditions permit.
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