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STARTING AND DRIVING
3
Shift into the "2" position. The transmission will downshift to
the second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower
than 104 km/h (65 mph) and more powerful engine braking
than that of "3" position will be obtained.
4
Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift to
the first gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than
18 km/h (11 mph) and maximum engine braking will be
applied.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. The
abrupt change in engine speed could cause the vehicle to spin
or skid.
(c) Using the "3", "2" and "L" positions
The "3", "2" and "L" positions are used for strong engine braking as
described previously.
With the selector lever in "3", "2" or "L", you can start the vehicle
in motion as with the lever in "D".
With the selector lever in "3" or "2", the vehicle will start in the first
gear and automatically shift to the third or second gear.
With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in the first
gear.
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NOTICE
D Be careful not to overrev the engine. Watch the tachometer
to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The
approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
"3"
. . . .
160 km/h
(99 mph)
"2"
. . . .
104 km/h
(65 mph)
"L"
. . . .
68 km/h
(42 mph)
D Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time
in the "3", "2" or "L" position. This may cause severe
automatic transmission damage from overheating.
prevent such damage, "4" position should be used in hill
climbing or hard towing.
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