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position. This function assists engine braking
efforts, reducing the need for using the ser-
vice brakes.
Waiting
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic
lights, the vehicle can be left in gearshift
lever position and held stationary with the
service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, place the gearshift lever in the "N"
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary
with the service brake.
Prior to moving off after having stopped the
vehicle, make sure that the gearshift lever is
in "D" (DRIVE) position or manual shift
position.
CAUTION
Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while
the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler-
ation may occur if the gearshift lever is in a
position other than "P" (PARK) or "N"
(NEUTRAL).
Do not keep the vehicle in a stopped position
on an uphill slope by depressing the acceler-
ator pedal instead of the brake pedal.
The transmission may be damaged and an
accident may occur due to the following con-
ditions.
CAUTION
• The Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature
will rise and can cause transmission dam-
age.
• If the vehicle is kept in a stopped position
by depressing the accelerator pedal instead
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of the brake pedal, the vehicle will vibrate
or the
warning display will appear on
the information screen in the multi-infor-
mation display to alert the driver that the
Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature has
risen.
After that, if the Twin Clutch SST fluid
temperature rises even higher, the transmis-
sion protection control will operate.
If this occurs, the vehicle may suddenly
reverse as if the gearshift lever was in the
"N" (NEUTRAL) position and cause an
accident.
If the
warning display appears or the
transmission protection control operates,
refer to "When
showing" on page 5-60.
Parking
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,
and then move the gearshift lever to the "P"
(PARK) position.
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped)
What to do if the following occur
with the Twin Clutch SST
If there is a malfunction in the Twin Clutch
SST or engine electronic control module, the
following may occur.
Twin Clutch SST does not shift.
Vehicle cannot move.
Twin Clutch SST acceleration is slow.
Vehicle does not creep.
"Shift shock" is large.
Shifting occurs at higher engine speed.
Response is slow.
If any of these occurs, perform the following
procedure.
When
The temperature of Twin Clutch SST fluid is
warning display is
high.
Refer to "Warning display" on page 5-60 and
follow the appropriate measures.
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When the engine malfunction indicator
("SERVICE ENGINE SOON" or "Check
engine light") comes on or blinking
There could be a malfunction in the engine
electronic control module.
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warning display is showing
Features and controls
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