Dennis POINTER Operation Manual page 40

Starting and Driving
Automatic Gearbox
On certain gradients the gearbox may
tend to "hunt", that is to shift up and
down at frequent intervals. This is
because the available power is just too
low for the higher ratio and yet too high
for the lower ratio. In such cases, ease
back the accelerator or select a lower
ratio manually.
In the same way, use the selector to
obtain a lower ratio when descending a
steep gradient, so that the gearbox
does not shift up too far and reduce the
engine braking effect.
The next lower ratio can be selected
rapidly when needed (for instance
when accelerating or tackling a sudden
gradient) by depressing the accelerator
to the kickdown position. This pedal
position effects the earliest possible
down-shift into the lower gear.
Stopping in Traffic
During short stops at traffic lights etc
the gearbox need not be returned to
neutral, but the vehicle brake should be
applied to prevent the vehicle from
creeping forwards.
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During longer stops the neutral (N)
button should be selected and the
handbrake applied.
Stopping the Engine
The vehicle can be stopped at any
time, regardless of the
position.
As the vehicle comes to a halt the
automatic control will shift down to the
corresponding ratio for restarting
depending on the drive range.
Driving Downhill
Select a suitable gear ratio before
reaching the downhill gradient and
reduce speed so that the gearbox shifts
down to the highest ratio of the range
selected. This will prevent the gearbox
from shifting back to a higher speed
range automatically.
Driving on Ice or Snow
The automatic gearbox continually
provides proper balance between
required power and good traction. The
driver can have better control of his
vehicle because of this smooth,
constant flow of power through the
drive train.
snow, any acceleration or deceleration
should be made gradually.
Parking
selector
Since the
brakes in the gearbox are
disengaged when the engine
is stopped, there is no direct
mechanical link between the
engine
wheels.
essential to apply the parking
brake when
vehicle. In addition, it is good
practice on slopes to chock
the wheels, thus ensuring
that the vehicle cannot roll
away.
When driving on ice or
CAUTION
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