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Starting and driving
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Starting from a standstill on an uphill slope
1. To prevent unwanted movement of the vehicle, release the
brake pedal while leaving the parking brake applied.
2. Gently apply pressure to the accelerator pedal. As you feel
the vehicle starts to move, release the parking brake and
pull away.
Driving
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Automatic mode
Drive with the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by) position.
Gearshifts will take place automatically in accordance with the
vehicle speed.
Manual mode
Select appropriate gears using the allshift lever. Always select
the gear that suits the speed at which you wish to drive.
CAUTION
!
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When pulling away from a standstill on an uphill
slope, be sure to start with the parking brake
applied. If you released the brake pedal without the
parking brake applied, therefore, the vehicle would
roll backward, possibly causing an accident.
WARNING
!
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Never move the allshift lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position while driving. A serious accident
could occur since you will lose engine braking.
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