Owner`s manual

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Automatic
transmission
After sta rting the engine and before
shifting into a gea r, depress the brake
pedal, If the brakes are released when a
gear is engaged , the vehicle will "creep".
Nev er ac tuate accelerator and b rake
pedals simultaneously.
Once D has been selected, the economy
driving p rogra mme is operative. Position D
is g enerally ideal for driving.
If the accelerator peda l is depressed gently
and evenly the transmission w ill shift into
the fuel-saving gears at an early stage. The
drive ra nge needs be changed manually
only in exceptional cases. Select 3, 2 and 1
only when automatic shifting up is to be
avoided or if additional use is to be made
of the engine braking effect.
Select D ag ain as soon as driving
conditions perm it.
Selector lever in P, R and N
P Park. Front wheels loc ked.
To be selected only with vehicle
stationary and hand brake on.
R Reverse. Only engage when
vehicle stationary.
N Neutral.
The selector lever can only be moved from
the P position with the ignition switched on
and the foot brake operated (selector lever
lock).
The engine can only b e starte d with leve r in
position P or N . W hen positio n N is selected,
press foot brake or enga ge hand b rake
before starting.
Do not accelerate during the selection
procedure.
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Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life.