SSANGYONG REXTON, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING 2–9
• The gear is automatically downshifted to
lower gear according to the vehicle speed
and the accelerator pedal position while
pushing and holding the lever to (-) direction.
• The gear is change to “D” position that can
be shifted to all forward gears while push-
ing and holding the lever to (+) direction.
The drive position for driving conditions in
first, second, third and fourth gear.
The drive position for driving conditions in
first, second and third gear.
The drive position prevents the transmission
from shifting into third or fourth gear.
Select drive range 2 for more power when
climbing hills, for engine braking effects
when driving down steep hills.
The drive position for maximum braking
effect, e.g. when driving down severe gra-
dients; the transmission does not shift be-
yond first gear.
CAUTION
• When pushing and holding the lever
to left (-)/right (+), the gear may be
shifted through several steps in series.
Make sure to shift one step at a time.
• If you apply excessive force when
moving the lever to left (-)/right (+),
the gear may not be shifted to
other gears. Soft and smooth op-
eration is recommended.
WARNING
If you touch the selector lever unex-
pectedly while driving, the shiftable
gear may be changed. It can make the
vehicle unstable. Be carefule not to
touch the selector lever while driving.
D: Drive (4-speed)
The drive position for normal driving condi-
tions in first to fourth gear.
3: 3rd Gear (4-speed)
The drive position for driving conditions in
first, second and third gear.
You might choose 3 instead of D under the
following condition:
• When driving on long hilly roads
• When driving in heavy city traffic
• When going down a steep hill
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