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Starting And Driving
General Driving
An accident may occur if the accelerator
pedal is depressed instead of the footbrake
whilst the drive selector is in position ‘D’.
Typically, such accidents can arise when
moving off before properly locating the pedals.
The driver wishing to check the vehicles initial
movement unintentionally presses the
accelerator instead of the footbrake.
Warning
Note
To assist drivers in correctly locating
the pedals before engaging drive, the
vehicle is fitted with a change speed
interlock.
With the interlock fitted, drive can
only be enabled when the footbrake
is depressed.
Starting and driving away
With the vehicle standing still, the parking
brake applied, apply the footbrake and select
Drive (D), wait 1 to 2 seconds, then release the
brakes and drive away by pressing the
accelerator.
Caution
At temperatures below -23°C, start
the engine and warm up the vehicle
in neutral for approx. 10 to 15
minutes before selecting drive.
Neutral (N)
Use this position when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral should also be selected when
experiencing longer than normal periods of
idling.
Always apply the handbrake.
Drive ( D )
This is the normal forward drive position.
When the accelerator is depressed, the
vehicle will move off.
Reverse ( R )
The vehicle must be completely stationary
before changing from forward to reverse,
or reverse to forward.
Caution
Always apply the handbrake when the vehicle
is stationary.
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