Daewoo Espero, Owner'S Manual

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Kick-down
When the accelerator pedal is depressed
beyond its resistance point below certain
speeds, the transmission shifts down into
a lower gear. Full use is made of the en-
gine power for acceleration.
depress fully
Engine braking
In order to utilise the engine braking ef-
fect when driving downhill, select drive
range "3", "2" or, if necessary, "1" in good
time.
The braking action is most effective in drive
range "1". If drive range "1" is selected at
too high a speed, the transmission remains
in second gear until the shift point for first
gear is reached, e.g. as a result of decel-
eration.
Stopping the car
The selector lever can be left in the cho-
sen drive range with the engine running.
When stopping on gradients engage the
hand brake or depress the brake pedal.
Do not increase the engine revolutions to
ensure smooth idling while standing if a
drive range has been selected.
Switch off the engine if stopping for a
lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams or at
level crossings.
Before leaving the vehicle, apply the hand
brake, then place the selector lever in po-
sition "P" and remove the ignition key.
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Rocking the car
If it becomes necessary to rock the car to
free it from sand, mud, snow or a hole,
move the selector lever from "0" to "R" in a
repeat pattern while simultaneously apply-
ing light pressure to the accelerator pedal.
Do not race the engine and avoid sudden
acceleration.
This applies only to the exceptional circum-
stances mentioned above.
Manoeuvering the car
To manoeuvre the car back and forth dur-
ing attempts to park or in garage entran-
ces utilise the above-mentioned creeping
effect. Regulate your speed by lightly re-
leasing the brake pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake ped-
als simultaneously.