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 ...
Driver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and
your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags
work. And it tells you how to prope ...
General Information
Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its higher
ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads. It is not designed
for trail-blazing, or other ...