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* [DR11100( ALL)06/94]
Forced Downshifts
* [DR11200( ALL)04/95] To gain extra acceleration in
j Overdrive or
Drive (O/D OFF), push the accelerator to the
floor. The transmission will automatically
downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second
or first.
* [DR11235( ALL)03/94]
Power Braking
* [DR11275( ALL)03/94] Increasing the engine speed above idle without
vehicle movement (such as holding the brake) in
a forward or reverse gear causes transmission
stall.
* [DR11285( ALL)03/94] NOTE: Continued operation in the stall
condition can result in transmission
overheat, malfunction or fluid
expulsion.
* [DR11300(B F )03/95]
Driving with a Manual
Transmission
% * [DR11400(B F )03/95]
Using the Clutch
* [DR11500(B F )01/95] Make sure the gearshift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position and your right foot is holding
down the brake pedal. Then press the clutch
pedal to the floor with your left foot. Manual
transmission vehicles have a starter interlock
switch. The starter will not crank until the clutch
pedal is fully depressed. Start the engine and
allow it to idle for a few seconds. Move the
gearshift into 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
* [DR11600(B F )03/91] To move the vehicle, release the clutch slowly
and at the same time press down slowly on the
accelerator so that the vehicle accelerates.
* [DR11700(B F )03/95] Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold
your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a
hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch
life.
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Update:Thu May 9 15:17:55 1996