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AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
– The position and speed of
depression of the brake to commence
engine braking in preparation for a
downshift.
– If the gear does not engage to R/D
even the rotary knob is shifted, system
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shifts automatically after sometime and
creates some noise from gears.This
does not indicate any malfunction.
However, if the system does not shift
automatically, shift gear knob to "N"
and again shift to R/D in brake pedal
pressed condition. R/D indicator
and brake pedal indicator will flash
on the cluster if the rotary knob
shifted to R/D from N without
pressing the brake pedal.
Reverse gear
With the brake pedal pressed, rotate
the gear shifter to R. The letter R
displays on the cluster. Release the
brake pedal slowly to allow vehicle
move in the reverse direction. Press
the accelerator pedal gently to
increase the speed.
The engine idle speed (creeping) is
sufficient for parking manoeuvres.
To drive, shift the gear from R to D by
rotating the gear rotary lever once the
vehicle is stationary. Press the brake
pedal to engage a gear when vehicle
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is stationary, else, a warning light will
come on the cluster.
When stopped at traffic lights, with the
gear engaged in D, keep the vehicle
stationary by continuously pressing the
brake pedal without changing the gear
shifter to N.
The vehicle will move again :
- either slowly, if the brake is released
without accelerating (e.g., in a traffic
jam) ;
- or quickly, by releasing the brake and
accelerating
ACTIONS TO AVOID
– Using accelerator pedal to keep the
vehicle stationary on an uphill slope
while shifting the gear to R/D.
– When stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by
pressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake pedal should be in pressed
condition.
Accelerating and overtaking
– Slowly press the accelerator pedal to
accelerate gradually.
– to obtain maximum vehicle
performance, press the accelerator
pedal quickly and completely.
– the speed with which the accelerator
pedal is pressed is directly related to
the speed with which the vehicle
automatically shifts to a lower gear to
accelerate quickly.
Parking
To park the vehicle, first bring the
vehicle to stationary position.
– If the road is flat, then rotate the
gear shifter to N and engage the
handbrake and switch off the ignition to
complete the parking manoeuvre.
– On a slope, it is recommended to
keep the gear shifter in R/D, engage
the handbrake and switch off the
ignition to complete the parking
manoeuvre.
Precautions in Drive mode
– If the vehicle is kept stationary on a
slope for too long without applying the
brakes or handbrake, it will strain the
system and there is a risk that the
clutch will overheat.
In this case, an intermittent beeping
sound will indicate that the brake pedal
or hand brake needs to be applied.
– Never leave the vehicle with the
engine running with gear engaged
condition.
– A warning light related to brake
application will appear on the cluster if
brake/handbrake is not applied.
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