engine temperature. This allows the
catalytic converter to heat up more
quickly to operating temperatures.
lower gear range early enough to
maintain engine RPM within the best
torque range.
Stopping
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights,
leave the transmission in gear and hold
vehicle with the service brake.
During the brief warm-up period this
delayed upshift and increased engine
noise might be perceived as a
malfunction. However, neither the
engine nor transmission are negatively
affected by this mode of operation.
The delayed upshift is effective
with vehicle speeds below 31 mph (50
km/h) at partial throttle and engine
temperatures below 95°F (35°C).
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never
downshift in order to obtain braking
action. This could result in rear
wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.
For longer stops with the engine idling,
shift into "N" or "P".
When stopping the car on an uphill
incline, do not hold it with the
accelerator, use the brake. This avoids
unnecessary transmission heat build up.
Maneuvering
Warning!
To avoid overrewing the engine when
the selector lever is moved to a lower
driving range, the transmission will not
shift to a lower gear as long as the
vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit
of that gear.
To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when
pulling into parking space, control the
car speed by gradually releasing the
brakes. Accelerate gently and never
abruptly step on the accelerator.
Getting out of your car with the
selector lever not fully engaged in
position "P" is dangerous. When
parked on an incline, position "P"
alone may not prevent your vehicle
from moving, possibly hitting people
or objects.
To rock a car out of soft ground (mud
or snow), alternately shift from forward
to reverse, while applying slight partial
throttle.
To prevent the engine from laboring at
low RPMs, do not allow the engine
speed to drop too low on uphill
gradients.
Always set the parking brake in
addition to shifting to position
"P".
Rocking a car free in this manner may
cause the ABS malfunction indicator
lamp to come on. Turn off and restart
the engine to clear the malfunction
indication.
Depending on the degree of the incline,
shift selector lever to a
When parked on an incline, also turn
front wheel against curb.
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