Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
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Braking when a tire is punctured
Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. This could
cause a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually
reducing speed. Then slowly pull of ...
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system can facilitate
the following operations.
● a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or ...
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission is electronically
controlled and provides 4 forward
speeds and 1 reverse speed. Also, it has a
manual mode and a SPORT mode.
Do not shift from the “P” or “N”
po ...