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On a AMT model, the driver does not use a clutch pedal when pulling away, changing
gears or stopping; he/she uses only the gearshift lever, accelerator pedal, and brake
pedal. In addition, a AMT model allows the driver to drive the vehicle with the gears
changed automatically. Be sure to learn the characteristics of the AMT model and how
to correctly operate it. When the vehicle is stationary, remember to keep the brake
pedal firmly pressed and, if necessary, place the gearshift lever in the "N" position and
apply the parking brake.
Immediately after engine startup, while the air conditioner is running, and during diesel
particulate defuser (DPD) regeneration, the engine speed rises, making creep stronger
than it is at other times. When you move the gearshift lever out of the "N" position,
firmly press the brake pedal.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AMT Model
SA
Model with AMT
[Creep]
•
With the engine running and a gear
position other than "N" selected,
power reaches the wheels even
when the accelerator pedal is not
pressed, causing the vehicle to
tend to move. This phenomenon is
called creep. The higher the engine
speed, the stronger the creep and
the greater the vehicle's tendency to
move.
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