Black plate (298,1)
一
般
Model "A2440GE-A" EDITED: 2007/ 6/ 15
7-30
Starting and operating
position on an uphill grade by using the
“
D
”
position. Use the brake instead.
.
The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-
ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a
problem.
&
SPORT mode
SPORT mode is used when power is
needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill
driving. To select this mode, move the
selector lever from the
“
D
”
position to the
manual gate.
When selected, the SPORT mode indica-
tor light on the instrument panel will turn
on.
The shift indicator will then come on and
show the currently selected gear.
To deselect SPORT mode, move the
selector lever to the
“
D
”
position or select
manual mode.
To subsequently reselect SPORT mode,
move the selector lever to the
“
D
”
position
and from there to the manual gate.
In this mode, the transmission shifts up at
higher vehicle speeds and shifts down
more responsively than in normal mode.
&
Shift lock release
If the selector lever does not move from
the
“
P
”
position with the brake pedal
depressed and the ignition switch in the
“
ON
”
position, perform the following steps:
To override the shift lock:
1. Set the parking brake and stop the
engine.
2. Take out the flat-head screwdriver
from the on board tool bag.
3. Remove the boot of the parking brake
lever by pulling it with your hands.
4. Carefully remove the four lugs of the
back side of the plate cover with both
hands, and remove the plate cover.
