Engine start
The engine can only be started when the control selector is in positions "N" or "R".
Choosing a position for movement
Before transferring the selector to one of the driving positions with a stationary vehicle and a running engine, always press the brake pedal.
When selecting a position when the vehicle is stationary, do not press the accelerator pedal.
If, while the vehicle is moving, the selector is accidentally set to the position "N", it is necessary to remove the foot from the accelerator pedal and wait for the engine to idle before moving the lever to any forward position.
Warning: When the engine is running, it is necessary to hold the car with the foot brake when the selector is in any of the driving positions, since even when the engine is idling, the transmission of torque to the wheels is not completely interrupted - the car crawls.
Warning: If one of the driving positions is selected while the vehicle is stationary, under no circumstances should you press the accelerator pedal uncontrollably, including increasing the fuel supply by hand from the engine compartment. The vehicle will immediately begin to move, and this can happen under certain circumstances even when the parking brake is applied.
Before performing any action with the engine running, set the selector to the position "R" and apply the parking brake.
Starting off
Choose one of the movement positions (R, D, 3, 2, 1). Wait until the gearbox engages and the power flow reaches the drive wheels (it feels like a slight jerk). Only then press the accelerator pedal.
Stop
At a short stop, for example before a traffic light, there is no need to change to a position "N". It is enough to hold the car with the brakes. The engine, however, should only run at idle.
Parking
To prevent the vehicle from rolling uncontrollably, you must always apply the parking brake firmly after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Additionally, set the automatic transmission selector to the position "R".
On a sloping road, first securely apply the parking brake, and then put the selector in the parking lock position. Thanks to this order of operations, the locking mechanism will not be too heavily loaded and subsequently it will be possible to easily remove the selector from this position.
Towing to start the engine
Towing or pushing an automatic transmission vehicle to start the engine can never start the engine.
With a discharged battery, you can use the battery of another car to start the engine using the connecting wires.
Towing due to malfunction
If you need to tow your vehicle, be sure to follow the instructions in subsection 1.2.5.
Kickdown
Kick-down device (a device for forced proactive switching to a lower gear) provides the maximum acceleration of the car according to the given driving conditions. As soon as the pressure on the accelerator pedal exceeds a certain threshold value, depending on the engine speed and road speed, a shift to one of the lower gears takes place. The reverse shift to the next higher gear will follow only when the maximum permissible value of the crankshaft speed is reached.
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