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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
km/h),
push the
Going about 35 mph
(55
km/h)
or more, push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
accelerator all the way down.
The transmission will shift down to the next gear.
THIRD (3): This position is not used for normal
driving. It offers more power and lower
fuel economy
than DRIVE (D).
Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3)
instead of DRIVE (D):
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 this position gives you more
power than driving in THIRD (3). 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 position gives you more power
(Dut
lower fuel economy) than SECOND
(2). You can use
it
on very steep hills. 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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