CONTROLS
4) Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the RH
side of the vehicle near engine.
The brake pedal function is to slow
down or stop the vehicle.
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1. Brake pedal
When the brake pedal is pressed
down, only the rear brake is applied.
Braking effect is proportional to the
force applied on the pedal.
While in 6WD, the brake pedal will
have also an effect on front wheels
through the drive train.
5) Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the RH side
of the vehicle near steering column.
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SHIFT LEVER LOCATION
The shift lever is used to change the
gearbox position.
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The shift lever has 5 positions:
SHIFT LEVER POSITIONS
POSITION
P
R
N
H
L
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SHIFT PATTERN
The vehicle must be stopped and
brakes applied prior to selecting any
gear.
NOTICE
This gearbox is not de-
signed to shift while vehicle is mov-
ing.
P: Park
The park position locks the gearbox to
help prevent vehicle movement.
WARNING
Always use the PARK (P) position
when the vehicle is not in oper-
ation. The vehicle can roll if t he
shift lever is not set to P (PARK).
R: Reverse
The reverse position allows the vehicle
to go backwards.
NOTE: In reverse operation, the en-
gine's RPM is limited, thus limiting the
vehicle reverse speed.
GEAR
Park
Reverse
Neutral
High range (forward)
Low range (forward)