Actions that can lead to a breakdown
Stopping the vehicle on an uphill road with the selector lever in a position other than N or
P, the accelerator pedal pressed, and the brakes not applied.
Pressing the accelerator pedal and brake pedal at the same time while the vehicle is in a
gear other than N or P.
Placing the selector lever into any gear with the accelerator pedal pressed and the engine
speed high.
Placing the selector lever into P before the vehicle has completely stopped.
Turning off the engine control switch while driving.
Driving with the selector lever in the N position on a long downward slope (this is
dangerous due to the lack of engine brake).
Actions that Can Lead to a Breakdown with an Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating
Breakdown symptoms
The transmission fluid overheats.
The transmission gears are overloaded.
The parking mechanism will be damaged.
The transmission is not properly lubricated.
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