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Driving140
• Never move the selector lever to “R” or “P” when driving. Risk of acci-
dent.
• Before driving down a very steep slope, reduce your speed and shift to
position 1st.
• Always hold the vehicle on the foot brake if you stop uphills. Otherwise,
the vehicle could roll back.
• Never allow the brake to rub and do not use the brake pedal too often
or for long periods. Constant braking will cause the brakes to overheat and
will considerably reduce the brake effect. This increases the braking
distance and could cause the brake system to fail.
WARNING
Never switch the engine off until the vehicle is stationary. You could lose
control of your vehicle. This could cause an accident and serious injury.
• The airbags and belt tensioners do not work when the ignition is
switched off.
• The brake servo does not work when the engine is not running. You
need more force to stop the vehicle.
• Power assisted steering does not work when the engine is not running.
That is why it is much more difficult to turn the steering wheel.
• Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering lock could suddenly engage, and you would not be able to steer
the vehicle.
• Never allow the car to roll downhill with the gear in “N”, regardless of
the engine is running or not.
Caution
If you allow the vehicle to move when the engine is switched off or with the
selector lever in position “N”, take your foot off the accelerator and wait until
the engine starts idling before returning to position “D”.
Kickdown feature
The kickdown feature is designed to give maximum accelera-
tion.
If you press the accelerator down thoroughly, the gearbox automatically
changes down, depending on speed and engine speed, into a lower gear to
take full advantage of give the vehicle maximum acceleration.
The gearbox does not change gear until the engine reaches the maximum
determined engine speed for the gear.
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle if you accelerate on slippery road
surfaces. Risk of serious injury.
• Be particularly careful when using the kickdown features on slippery
road surfaces. With a fast acceleration, the vehicle could lose traction and
skid.
• You should use the kickdown feature only when traffic and weather
conditions allow it to be used safely.
WARNING (continued)
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