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DRIVE (D): Use this for normal driving. If you need
more power for passing, and you're:
Going less than 35 mph (55
kmh),
push the
Going about 35 mph (55
km/h)
or more, push the
The transmission will shift down to the next gear.
THIRD (3): Driving in THIRD (3) is not used for
normal driving. It offers more power and lower fuel
economy than DRIVE (D).
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
accelerator all the way down.
Here
are
some times you might choose THIRD (3)
instead of DRIVE (D):
0
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting
between gears.
When going down a steep hill.
SECOND
(2): Driving in SECOND ( 2 ) gives you more
power. Use
it
on hills. It can help control your speed as
you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would
also want to use the brakes off and on.
FIRST (1): This gives you even more power (but lower
fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on
very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift
lever is put in FIRST (l), the transmission won't shift
into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
NOTICE:
If the rear wheels can't rotate, don't try to drive.
This might happen if you were stuck in very deep
sand or mud or you were up against a solid
object. You could damage the transmission.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold
your vehicle there with only the accelerator
pedal. This could overheat and damage the
transmission. Use the brakes to hold your vehicle
in position on a hill.
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