Black plate (166,1)
WARNING
The overrun brake on a trailer is not controlled by the anti-lock braking system.
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When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.
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If the vehicle does not advance in 4x2 mode, switch to 4X4 mode.
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When towing a trailer or driving with heavy loads in mountainous areas on steep
gradients, switch off the air conditioning and watch the temperature gauge carefully. If
the needle moves to the H-position, the engine is overheating. Switch off the engine
immediately. Do not resume the journey until the engine has cooled down. The air
conditioning system may switch off automatically to prevent overheating of the engine.
Parking
Avoid parking on an incline with a trailer. If this must be done, follow these instructions.
Parking on an Incline
1. Set the parking brake and the brakes.
2. Have someone block the wheels of the vehicle and trailer while you apply the brakes.
3. After the wheels are blocked, release the parking brake and the brakes slowly, allowing
the blocks to bear the load.
4. Set the parking brake firmly.
5. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, put the selector lever in P. If it has a manual
transmission, place the gear shift in 1 or R.
Starting on an Incline
1. Start the engine.
2. Release the parking brake and slowly pull away a short distance from the wheel blocks.
3. Stop on the nearest level ground, set the parking brake, and pick up the wheel blocks.
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