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(b) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
Shift into the “2” position when the ve-
hicle speed is lower than the 84 km/h
(52 mph). The transmission will down-
shift to the second gear and more en-
gine braking will be obtained.
Shift into the “L” position when the ve-
hicle speed is lower than 39 km/h (24
mph). The transmission will downshift
to the first gear and maximum engine
braking will be applied.
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
CAUTION
!
(c) Using the “2” and “L” positions
The “2” and “L” positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, you
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in “D”.
With the selector lever in “2”, the vehicle
will start in the first gear and automatically
shift to the second gear.
With the selector lever in “L”, the trans-
mission is engaged in the first gear.
NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to
keep engine rpm from going into
the red zone. The approximate
maximum allowable speed for
each position is given below for
your reference:
“2” 100 km/h (62 mph) . . . . . .
“L” 55 km/h (34 mph) . . . . .
Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
“2” or “L” position. This may
cause severe automatic trasmis-
sion damage from overheating. To
prevent such damage, “D” posi-
tion should be used in hill climb-
ing or hard towing.
(d) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
your foot, shift the selector lever to the
“R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the
vehicle is moving.