Isuzu N Series 2008, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Actions that Can Lead to a Breakdown with a AMT Vehicle
Action that can lead to a breakdown Breakdown symptom
• Stopping the vehicle on an uphill road with the
gearshift lever in a position other than "N", the
accelerator pedal pressed, and the brakes not applied
• Pressing the accelerator pedal and brake pedal at the
same time
• Continuously driving in an inappropriate gear
• Repeatedly performing abrupt standing starts and
stops
• The AMT clutch oil
overheats.
• Operating the gearshift lever with the accelerator
pedal pressed and the engine speed high
• The transmission gears or
clutch are overloaded.
• Placing the starter switch in the "ACC" or "LOCK"
position while driving
• Keeping the gearshift lever in the "N" position on a
long downward slope
(this is dangerous due to the lack of engine brake)
• The transmission is not
properly lubricated.
ADVICE
[Essential points for safety]
Even if you plan to move only a short distance, adopt the correct driving position •
and make sure you can firmly press the brake and accelerator pedals.
When you reverse, you twist to look rearward so pedal operation becomes •
difficult. Firmly press the brake pedal while twisting your body. Also, get in
the habit of immediately returning the gearshift lever to the "N" position after
reversing. When pulling away, visually check the gearshift lever position and
the shift indicator.
When repeatedly shifting between forward and reverse gears for a multiple-
•
point turn or a K-turn, firmly press the brake pedal and confirm that the vehicle
is completely stopped before shifting.
On a AMT model, you cannot move the gearshift lever out of the "N" position •
unless you are pressing the brake pedal. If you are unable to move the
gearshift lever, release the brake pedal, then press again and try moving the
gearshift lever.
On a AMT model, standing starts are typically performed in second gear. If you •
need extra-strong traction for pulling away (for example, when the vehicle is
loaded), you can select a standing start in first gear by holding down the brake
pedal and then placing the 1st start switch in the "ON" position or placing the
gearshift lever in the "M" position and moving it in the "-" (downshift) direction.
(The method using the gearshift lever yields a gear shift in manual mode.)
Model with AMT
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