Pulling off the car
After starting the engine, before moving the selector lever from the position «R» or «N» into one of the driving ranges, brake the vehicle firmly by depressing the brake pedal. Otherwise, the car will start to move at low speed.
Never press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time. When operating under normal road conditions, the automatic transmission must be constantly in the «D4» (automatic shifting of 1, 2, 3 and 4 gears).
With smooth and quiet operation of the accelerator pedal, the automatic transmission will quickly shift to higher gears, which provide high fuel efficiency of the car. The need to switch to lower ranges may appear only when driving in special conditions. Switch the automatic transmission to the range «2» or «1», only when unnecessary automatic upshifts are to be avoided or when heavy engine braking is required.
As soon as road conditions allow, the automatic transmission should be switched back to the range «D4».
Mode «kickdown»
If the vehicle speed is not very high, then when you press the accelerator pedal all the way (overcoming additional resistance) the automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear. This ensures full use of engine power for intensive acceleration of the car.
Engine braking
To improve the efficiency of engine braking when driving on descents, use the range «2» and, if necessary, the range «1». The greatest braking torques on the driving wheels are provided in the range «1». If the automatic transmission is switched into the range «1» happened at too high a speed, the first gear is automatically delayed until the vehicle speed drops to a level that allows safe first gear to be engaged. In this case, the vehicle will be slowed down by engine braking, moving in second gear, despite the fact that the selector lever is in the position «1».
Starting a car on a slippery surface
If the vehicle starts off uncertainly on slippery road surfaces, which may be accompanied by slipping of one or both wheels, move the range selector lever to the position «2». Slightly depressing the accelerator pedal, smoothly move the car from a place. In this case, the starting of the car will occur in second gear.
Stopping the car
When the vehicle is stopped, the automatic transmission selector lever may remain in the position of one of the selected ranges of motion. The engine will not stall and will continue to run after the vehicle has stopped idling.
When stopping on a slope, apply the parking brake or depress the brake pedal. Do not increase the engine speed to maintain stable operation of the engine at idle, if the vehicle is held by the brakes and one of the ranges of movement is engaged in the automatic transmission.
When the vehicle is stopped for a long time, such as in a traffic jam or at an intersection, turn off the engine.
Before getting out of the vehicle, apply the parking brake, move the automatic transmission selector lever to the position «R» (parking) and remove the key from the ignition.
Rocking a stuck car back and forth
If necessary, remove the stuck car from the sand, mud, snow or pit alternately (in time with the rocking of the car) turn the selector lever to position «D4» n «R», while lightly depressing the accelerator pedal. Avoid sudden impacts on the accelerator pedal and engine operation at high crankshaft speeds. This may cause the vehicle to jerk unexpectedly.
The described automatic transmission control technique can only be used in the exceptional circumstances mentioned.
Vehicle maneuvering
When maneuvering the vehicle in tight spaces, such as when parking or entering a garage, use the vehicle drive mode with the accelerator pedal fully released. Regulate the speed of your vehicle by lightly depressing the brake pedal. Never press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.