Isuzu N Series 2008 Owner's Manual page 211

NOTE
• When starting the engine after parking with a gear engaged, make sure that the
shift indicator indicates "N". Then, place the gearshift lever into "D" for forward
movement and "R" for backward movement.
• While the engine is not running, you cannot shift gears by moving the gearshift
lever. You must start the engine before you can shift gears.
• When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running, the shift lock function
works for safety. You cannot move the gearshift lever from "N" to "D" or "R"
without depressing the brake pedal. When starting the vehicle, be sure to
operate the gearshift lever while keeping the brake pedal depressed.
To Start Your Vehicle - on a Steep Slope
1. Firmly depress the brake pedal and make sure the parking brake lever is fully
pulled up.
2. Place the gearshift lever into the "D" position for forward movement or "R"
position for backward movement while fully depressing the brake pedal with your
right foot. (When strong traction is required to start the vehicle, change to 1st start
mode.)
3. Make sure that the shift indicator indicates "D" or "R" at its left upper portion,
check the surrounding area to make sure it is safe to move the vehicle, ease your
right foot pressure off the brake pedal, and slowly press the accelerator pedal.
4. After you feel the vehicle start moving, slowly release the parking brake lever and
start the vehicle.
WARNING
• When you move the gearshift lever to "D" or "R", creep will cause the vehicle to
move. When starting the vehicle, be sure to operate the selector lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
• When moving a AMT equipped vehicle from a standstill, you must control the
speed using only the accelerator pedal. Operate the accelerator pedal carefully.
• Do not operate the gearshift lever while depressing the accelerator pedal. The
vehicle may make a sudden start, possibly causing an accident.
• The gear is in the process of being shifted while the shift indicator is flashing.
The vehicle may roll down a slope because driving force is not transmitted to the
wheels.
Be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed until you see the shift indicator
comes on steady.
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