Precautions When Setting The Vehicle In Motion - Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER Owner's Handbook Manual

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Starting and driving
Precautions when setting the
vehicle in motion
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Check the immediate area around the vehicle,
using mirrors as necessary: there should be no
persons or obstacles under, in front of, on either
side, or behind the vehicle.
If you wish to reverse but cannot confirm safety
behind the vehicle using the mirrors, get out of
the vehicle and perform the check.
•
Check that none of the red warning lamps are lit
and no warnings are indicated on the multi-infor-
mation display.
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Fully release the parking brake.
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Always set the vehicle in motion slowly. Sudden
starts and partially depressing the clutch pedal
can damage the clutch.
WARNING
Do not perform the following operations in a
vehicle with a DUONIC system. The vehicle
could abruptly start moving, resulting in a
serious accident.
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When setting the vehicle in motion, do not
operate the gearshift lever with the accel-
erator pedal pressed.
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Do not rev the engine while the vehicle is
stationary. If, by some chance, the gear-
shift lever is in a position other than "P" or
"N", the vehicle may abruptly start mov-
ing.
CAUTION
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When the gearshift lever of a vehicle with a
DUONIC system is placed in the "R" or "D"
position, a phenomenon known as creep
causes the vehicle to start moving unless
the brakes are applied. When operating the
gearshift lever, keep the brake pedal firmly
pressed. Release the parking brake after (not
before) operating the gearshift lever. Other-
wise, the vehicle will unexpectedly start
moving, resulting in an accident.