Sport mode will remain on until you either
shift manually up or down the gears using
the
+
or
-
buttons on the side of the
transmission selector lever or you move
the transmission selector lever to drive.
When you use Sport mode it provides a
downshift function. See
Downshift
in this
section.
Manual Shifting
Press the
+
button to shift up and the
-
button to shift down.
Gears may be skipped by pressing the
+
or
-
buttons repeatedly at short intervals.
Manual mode also provides a downshift
function. See
Downshift
in this section.
Note:
The transmission will automatically
upshift if the engine speed is too high or
downshift if the engine speed is too low.
Hints on Driving with an Automatic
Transmission
Note:
The system carries out a series of
checks when you switch the ignition on and
off. You may hear clicking sounds. This is
normal.
Moving off
1.
Press the brake pedal to apply the
brakes.
2. Move the transmission selector lever
to
R
,
D
or
S
.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
Stopping
1.
Release the accelerator pedal and
press the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Move the transmission selector lever
to
N
or
P
.
Downshift
Press the accelerator pedal fully with the
transmission selector lever in either
D
,
S
mode or manual shifting position to select
a lower gear for optimum performance.
Release the accelerator pedal when you
no longer require downshift.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
it may be rocked out by shifting between
D
and
R
, stopping between shifts in a
steady pattern. Press the accelerator
lightly in each gear.
Note:
Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature as
this can damage the transmission.
Note:
Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute as this can damage the
transmission or the tires and the engine may
overheat.
Emergency Park Position Release
Lever
WARNING:
Do not drive your
vehicle until you verify that the
stoplamps are working.
WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
WARNING:
When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement,
always fully apply the parking brake prior
to doing this procedure. Use wheels
chocks if appropriate.
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