Automatic Transmission
Creeping
The following conditions cause the engine to run at high revolutions, and increase creeping:
Immediately after the engine starts.
When the climate control system is in use.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Kickdown
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.
See also:
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Alerts you when it detects the possibility of your vehicle colliding with the
vehicle in
front of yours.
If the system determines a collision is possible, it gives both visual and
audible alerts ...
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vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and
what to do to correct it. If the p ...
Seat Belt Reminder
Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If the ignition switch is turned to
ON before the driver's
seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If t ...