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Downshifting
Downshifting is done for two reasons:
- For engine braking on steep slopes and/or long downhill slopes
- Quick solutions and economical easiness while driving uphill
and downshifting
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Over-speeding the engine may cause engine failure. Do not over-speed the engine
during downshifting.
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Uphill driving; perform downshifting to avoid heavy engine load.
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Downhill driving; you should use the gear you used while diving uphill. Drive the vehicle at
such speed that it does not cause the engine to over-speed thus make the tachometer enter
the red zone.
Drive at a speed that will not cause the tachometer to not to show that it has entered the
red zone. The green zone is a good router for economic driving.
Do Not Stop the Engine While Driving
Do not turn the ignition
key to any position other than “ON” (OPEN) while driving.
Stopping the engine while driving can be quite dangerous because;
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Brakes do not work properly. Using the clutch pedal and the steering wheel will be
more compelling and stiffer. It may also damage the engine.
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Operation of the hydraulic steering wheel will make turning the wheel difficult.
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The warning lights and other electrical circuits will stop working completely.
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Steering wheel can be locked.
Do Not Continue Driving with Flat Tires
If you feel something unusual in a tire while driving, stop immediately in a safe place. If you
continue driving with a flat tire, excessive force may be applied to the wheel studs thus may
cause the bolts to break and tire to fall off.
If the Bottom of the Vehicle Gets a Hard Blow
If the bottom of the vehicle receives a hard blow, stop in a safe place and check if there is any
brake fluid leak, fuel leak and component malfunction. If any part of the vehicle fails or breaks,
have the vehicle inspected and repaired immediately by the nearest Isuzu service.