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STARTING AND DRIVING
8AT Automatic Transmission
Gear
P (Park Gear)
Engaging P (park) gear during vehicle running will cause
transmission damage. Do not use P (park) gear to
replace the parking brake. Make sure the shift lever Is at
P (park) gear and the parking brake is completely set.
The vehicle must be stopped completely before
adjusting to P (parking) position. The transmission
output gear is locked in this position to prevent driving
wheel from moving.
P gear is used to assist in parking and starting the engine.
R (Reverse gear)
Fully stop the vehicle before shifting to/out of R
(reverse) gear; shifting to R gear during vehicle running
will cause transmission damage.
R gear is used to reverse.
N (Neutral gear)
When stopping temporarily in N gear, apply the
parking brake or depress the brake pedal, otherwise
there is a risk of slipping or accident.
Do not shift to N gear while driving.
N gear is powerless and the transmission system does not transfer any
power.
D (Drive gear)
D gear is generally a forward gear. When driving normally, it is
recommended to use D gear. The transmission can adaptively adjust the
gear ratio for optimal economy.
M (Manual)
During acceleration for overtaking or driving uphill and downhill, it is
recommended to use M gear.
Gear shift operation
Situation of the mass surrounding the vehicle especially
children must be checked before shifting to D (drive} or
R (reverse) gear. Make sure that the shift lever is in P
(park) position, apply the parking brake and shut down
the engine before leaving the driver seat.
To avoid damages to the transmission, do not
accelerate the engine while depressing the brake pedal
and shifting to R (reverse) or D (drive) gear. When
parking on a slope, do not secure the vehicle with
engine power. Please use the parking brake. When the
engine rotates at a speed higher than 2,500rpm, do not
shift from N (neutral) or P (park) gear to D (drive) or R
(reverse) gear.
STARTING AND DRIVING
After the engine is started, normal gear shift operations can be
performed.
1 P gear button
2 Unlock button
Shift to P gear
When the vehicle is stationary, press the P gear button (1) to shift to P
(park) gear.
Shift to R, N and D gear
• In P/D gear
• In N gear