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Starting and driving
Passing acceleration
To gain extra acceleration in "D" (DRIVE) posi-
tion, push the accelerator to the floor. The automat-
ic transmission will automatically downshift.
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In "Sports mode", downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.
Uphill/downhill driving
DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission may not upshift to a higher gear
if the computer determines the current speed can-
not be maintained once a higher gear is engaged.
For smoother vehicle performance, if you release
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the throttle while climbing a steep grade, the trans-
mission may not upshift. This is normal, as the com-
puter is temporarily preventing shifting. After reach-
ing the top of the hill, normal gear shift function
will resume.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
When travelling down steep grades, the computer
may automatically select a lower gear. This func-
tion assists engine braking efforts, reducing the
need for using the service brakes.
Waiting
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals,
the vehicle can be left in gear and held stationary
with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running,
place the selector lever in the "N" (NEUTRAL) po-
sition and apply the parking brake, while holding
the vehicle stationary with the service brake.
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CAUTION
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Never hold the vehicle stationary on a hill
using the accelerator pedal (without us-
ing the brake pedal). Always apply the
parking brake and/or service brakes.
Parking
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the selector lever to the "P" (PARK) position.
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If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key.
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On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
"P" (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the "P" (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
"P" (PARK) position when next you drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
"P" (PARK) position.
When the A/T makes no speed change
If the transmission does not change speeds while
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driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough
speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual happening in the
transmission, causing a safety device to activate.
We recommend you to have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving uphill,
shift the selector lever into 2
"Sports mode".
This method might not work depending on
the transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level road,
move the selector lever back to "D" (DRIVE).
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