Downshifting
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to resume speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip, and the vehicle could skid.
CAUTION!
When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift one gear at a time to prevent
overspeeding the engine which can cause valve damage, and/or clutch disc damage,
even if the clutch pedal is pressed.
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To Open And Close The Hood
Release both the hood latches.
Hood Latch
Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, located in the middle of the hood
opening. Push the latch to the left side of the vehicle, to open the hood. ...
Power-Up
After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the
ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you
must wait at least fifteen seconds prior to using the
system.
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What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings
from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gr ...