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Operation of the A/T
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CAUTION
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Before selecting a gear with the engine
running and the vehicle stationary, fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent the ve-
hicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as
the gear is engaged, especially when the
engine speed is high, at fast idle or with
the air conditioning operating, the brakes
should only be released when you are
ready to drive away.
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Depress the brake pedal with the right
foot at all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
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To prevent sudden acceleration, never
race the engine when shifting from the
"P" (PARK) or "N" (NEUTRAL) position.
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Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal
will affect braking efficiency and may
cause premature wear of brake pads.
Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed.
This can damage the transmission.
CAUTION
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Use the selector lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward with the
selector lever in the "D" (DRIVE), "3"
(THIRD), "2" (SECOND) or "L" (LOW)
position or coast forward with the selec-
tor lever in the "R" (REVERSE) position.
The engine may stop and the unexpected
increase in brake pedal effort and steer-
ing wheel weight could lead to an accident.
Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in "D" (DRIVE) posi-
tion, push the accelerator to the floor. The A/T will
automatically downshift.
Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission may not upshift to a higher gear
if the computer determines the current speed can-
not be maintained once a higher gear is engaged.
For smoother vehicle performance, if you release
the throttle while climbing a steep grade, the trans-
mission may not upshift. This is normal, as the com-
puter is temporarily preventing shifting. After reach-
ing the top of the hill, normal gear shift function
will resume.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
When travelling down steep grades, the computer
may automatically select a lower gear. This func-
tion assists engine braking efforts, reducing the
need for using the service brakes.
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Starting and driving
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals,
the vehicle can be left in gear and held stationary
with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running,
place the selector lever in the "N" (NEUTRAL) po-
sition and apply the parking brake, while holding
the vehicle stationary with the service brake.
CAUTION
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Never hold the vehicle stationary while in
gear on a hill with the accelerator, always
apply the parking brake and/or service
brake.
Parking
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the selector lever to the "P" (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the engine and carry the key.
NOTE
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On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
"P" (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the "P" (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
"P" (PARK) position when next you drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
"P" (PARK) position.
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