Mahindra ALTURAS G4 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Creep Phenomenon
Without any depression of the accelerator pedal, your vehicle can
move slowly if the selector lever is in any position other than “P” or
“N”. This is called the creep effect. You can control your vehicle’s
movement by only applying the brake in heavy traffic or narrow
areas.
• On a steep decline or incline, your vehicle may move in the
opposite direction of the intended direction in spite of the
creep effect. When stopping on a steep hill, always depress
the brake pedal
Kickdown Function
If you need to accelerate rapidly, depress the accelerator pedal to
its travel end. Then, a lower gear will be automatically engaged. This
is called the Kickdown function.
• Do not use the kickdown function while driving on slippery or
sharply curved roads
• If you use the kickdown function too frequently, the durability
and fuel economy of the vehicle will get worse
Engine Brake
When the accelerator pedal is released while the vehicle is in
motion, the engine speed decreases. This decreased engine speed
creates an extra braking force. On a downhill, engaging a lower
gear can generate a slower engine speed and eventually slow down
the vehicle speed. By using this engine brake, you can decrease
your vehicle speed without excessively using the brake system. The
lower gear, the higher braking force.
• Do not excessively apply the brake pedal while going down a
long slope. The brake system will overheat, experience
vapour lock or the fade phenomenon, and lose the braking
force
• Be aware that the engine brake does not work when the
gear selector lever is in the “N” position
• Avoid any abrupt engine braking on slippery roads, or the
tyres may slip
STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE