Automatic Transmission

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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.

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