SSANGYONG NEW CHAIRMAN, Owner'S Manual

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TRANSMISSION AND CONTROLS
6-3
DRIVING VEHICLE WITH A/T
1. Move the shift lever to the “P” position and start the en-
gine while stepping on the brake pedal. The engine can
be started with the shift lever in the
“N” position. However,
to ensure safety, start the engine with the shift lever in the
“P” position.
2. Check if the engine speed is in the normal range (less
than 1,000 rpm). Keep the brake pedal depressed and shift
into the
“D” or “R” position.
3. Release the parking brake. Keep the brake pedal de-
pressed and shift into the “D” position. Wait for a few sec-
onds before driving off.
4. Slowly release the brake pedal. Before depressing the ac-
celerator pedal, make sure that the vehicle is moving
slowly (creep effect).
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Do not abruptly drive off or sharply accelerate the vehicle after
shifting into
“D” ; doing so may damage the transmission. Especially,
when you start off on a hill after stopping and parking the vehicle,
wait for a while until the
“D
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” shift indicator comes on for several
seconds with the brake pedal depressed.
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When driving down a gentle slope, never shift the shift lever to
“N” ; doing so may damage the driving train.
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Although your can start the engine with the shift lever in both “P ”
or “N” , to ensure your safety, always start the engine with the
shift lever in “P” .
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Never shift into “R” when the vehicle is moving.
CAUTION
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To ensure safety, depress the brake pedal when moving the shift
lever.
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Never depress the accelerator pedal when moving the shift lever.
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If you have to stop on a hill, depress the brake pedal securely.
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Starting the engine with the accelerator depressed may abruptly
move your vehicle and cause an accident.
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When the parking brake is released while the engine is running at
a high rpm, your vehicle may abruptly move. Therefore, wait until
the engine speed becomes stable.
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To avoid any mechanical damage or accidents, never shift into
“P” or “N” while the vehicle is in motion.
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When driving at a high speed, any sudden attempt to shift from a
higher to a lower gear can severely damage the vehicle. In addition,
your vehicle may lose its stability and place you at a high risk for
an accident.
WARNING
STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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