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WARNING (continued)
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Power assisted steering does not work when the engine is not running.
That is why it is much more difficult to turn the steering wheel.
•
Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering lock could suddenly engage, and you would not be able to steer
the vehicle.
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Never allow the car to roll downhill with the gear in "N", regardless of
the engine is running or not.
Caution
If you allow the vehicle to move when the engine is switched off or with the
selector lever in position "N", take your foot off the accelerator and wait until
the engine starts idling before returning to position "D".
Kickdown feature
The kickdown feature is designed to give maximum accelera-
tion.
If you press the accelerator down thoroughly, the gearbox automatically
changes down, depending on speed and engine speed, into a lower gear to
take full advantage of give the vehicle maximum acceleration.
The gearbox does not change gear until the engine reaches the maximum
determined engine speed for the gear.
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle if you accelerate on slippery road
surfaces. Risk of serious injury.
Safety First
Operating instructions
WARNING (continued)
•
Be particularly careful when using the kickdown features on slippery
road surfaces. With a fast acceleration, the vehicle could lose traction and
skid.
•
You should use the kickdown feature only when traffic and weather
conditions allow it to be used safely.
Handbrake
Using the handbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the
vehicle from accidentally rolling away.
Practical tips
Driving
Fig. 103 Handbrake
between the front seats
Technical Data
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