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:
Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several byproducts.
Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons
(HC).
Gasoline evaporating from t ...
Cruise Control
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the accelerator.
Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a constant
speed with little acceleration ...
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
- The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the
engine suddenly loses power.
- Steam or spray comes out of the engi ...