(a) Selector lever
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal.
R: Reverse.
N: Neutral.
D: Normal driving (shifting into overdrive possible).
3: Engine braking (shifting into overdrive not possible).
2: Stronger engine braking.
L: Maximum engine braking
(b) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” in Section 3. The transmission must be in “P” or “N”.2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.
When the lever is in the “D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.Always use the “D” position for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into overdrive gear even in the “D” position.
CAUTION.
Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting.
(c) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: Shift into the “3” position. The transmission will downshift to third gear and engine braking will be enabled.
Shift into the “2” position. The transmission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 86 km/h (53 mph), and stronger engine braking will be enabled.Shift into the “L” position. The transmission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 43 km/h (26 mph), and maximum engine braking will be enabled.
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