HOLDEN WH II 2002 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 84

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION cont.
P (park)
This prevents the rear wheels from turning and so should be selected
(together with the park brake) when leaving the car. Never select P
until your car is fully stopped. The engine can be started in this position.
R (reverse) Never select R until your car is fully stopped. Reverse lights will operate
when R is selected and the ignition is on. After reversing, make sure
the car has fully stopped before selecting another gear position.
After selecting R, pause for a moment before accelerating, to allow the
transmission to "engage" reverse gear.
N (neutral) This is the out-of-gear position. You may then restart a stalled engine
while the car is still moving or stopped.
D (drive) This is the most effective position for normal or freeway driving. The
drive position gives maximum fuel efficiency, as the transmission can
choose the appropriate gear
driving conditions.
After selecting D from PorN, pause for a moment before accelerating,
to allow the transmission to "engage" the forward gear.
Use this position, together with the PWR mode when towing.
3 (third) Third is most effective when overtaking and gives responsive
acceleration and deceleration, especially in hilly areas. This position
allows the transmission to shift between first, second and third gear as
conditions require. Drive (4th gear) is excluded.
2 (second) Use this position when going down a moderate gradient where you
want to slow down a little with minimal use of the brakes. The
transmission shifts to first or second gear as required. Move the lever
back into the drive position to return to normal driving.
1 (first) Use this position when strong braking effect is needed on a steep
gradient, below 60 km/h. Remember to move the lever back to drive
position so that the transmission again upshifts into higher gears.
Even though the T -bar may be in
first gear until car speed is less that 55 km/h. Take extreme care when
selecting
Even though the T -bar may be in
automatically to second gear at about 5,400 rpm.
(1
1 if towing a trailer or caravan on a steep incline.
through to 4) for the existing load and
1 the transmission does not select
,
the transmission upshifts
1,
Chapter 4
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