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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
80J23-03E
Continuously Variable Transaxle
(CVT)
80J2065
Gearshift lever
80J2035
WARNING
• Reduce your speed and downshift
to a lower gear before going down
a long or steep hill. Downshifting
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or
they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.
• When driving on slippery roads, be
sure to slow down before down-
shifting. Large and sudden
changes in engine speed may
cause loss of traction, which could
cause you to lose control.
• Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped before you shift
into reverse.
CAUTION
• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
slope. Depress the clutch fully
when shifting.
• When shifting or starting off, do not
race the engine. Racing the engine
can shorten engine life and affect
smooth shifting.
WARNING
Always depress the brake pedal
before shifting from “P” (Park) (or
“N” (Neutral) if the vehicle is station-
ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to
help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly when you shift.
Summary of Contents for 2010 SX4 Sedan
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Page 6: ...80J23 03E MEMO ...
Page 15: ...FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1 80J23 03E 65D394 FUEL RECOMMENDATION Fuel Recommendation 1 1 ...
Page 100: ...2 83 BEFORE DRIVING 80J23 03E MEMO ...
Page 132: ...3 31 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 80J23 03E MEMO ...
Page 204: ...6 5 VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING 80J23 03E MEMO Using the Transaxle 10 ...
Page 256: ...7 51 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 80J23 03E MEMO ...
Page 266: ...8 9 EMERGENCY SERVICE 80J23 03E MEMO ...
Page 286: ...11 8 FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS 80J23 03E MEMO ...
Page 296: ...13 6 INDEX 80J23 03E MEMO ...
Page 297: ...80J23 03E Prepared by June 2009 Part No 99011 80J23 03E Printed in Japan TP294 ...