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N" Neutral.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the rear axle.
When the brakes are released,
the vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed, towed or tow-started).
Do not engage " N" when driving
except when the vehicle is in
danger of skidding (e.g. on icy
roads, see page 56).
D" Drive.
Automatic upshifts to top gear.
Position " D" affords optimum
driving characteristics under all
normal operating conditions.
S" Slope.
Upshift to 3rd gear only.
Suitable for medium range up or
down grades.
L" Low.
Upshift to 2nd gear only. For
driving in mountainous regions.
Since transmission will not shift
up any further, this gear selec
tion will make use of the engine's
braking power.
Important!
Do not exceed the speed limits for
individual gear selections, which are
correspondingly indicated by marks
on the speedometer.
Do not attempt downshifting to a
lower gear (braking effect) unless the
speedometer needle is below the
speed-limit-mark of that particular
gear range. Over-rewing could result
in damage to the engine.
On slippery road surfaces, it is not
recommended to downshift in order
to obtain braking action.
Maneuvering
To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when
pulling into a parking space, control
the car speed by gradually releasing
the service brake. Accelerate gently
and do not pump the accelerator. To
rock a car out of soft ground (mud or
snow), alternately shift from forward
to reverse, while applying partial
throttle.
S tartin g and Shifting Gears
Trailer operation
To prevent the engine from laboring
at low RPMs, do not allow the engine
speed to drop too low on uphill gra
dients. Depending on the degree of
the incline, shift selector lever to posi
tions " S" or " L" early enough to
maintain engine RPMs within best
torque range.
Stopping
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights,
leave the transmission engaged and
control vehicle with the service brake.
For longer stops with the engine
idling, shift into " N" or " P" .
When stopping the car on a slope, do
not hold it with the accelerator, use
the service brake. This avoids un
necessary transmission heat-up.
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