Correct use of automatic transmission
1. Starting the engine:
*Press the brake pedal.
* Move the gear shift lever to Park (P) position.
* Turn the ignition key to start the engine.
2. Gear shift:
* Press and hold the brake pedal.
* Move the gear shift lever to the desired position (D – forward, R – reverse, P – park, N – neutral).
3. Moving forward:
* Release the brake pedal and gently press the gas pedal.
* The car will start moving forward.
4. Reverse:
* Press and hold the brake pedal.
* Move the gear shift lever to reverse (R) position.
* Release the brake pedal and gently press the gas pedal to start moving backwards.
5. Parking:
* Stop the car and press the brake pedal.
* Move the gear shift lever to Park (P) position.
* Pull the parking brake lever.
6. Neutral:
* Use the neutral (N) position only in the following situations:
* When the car is stationary, for example, at a traffic light.
*When towing a vehicle.
7. Engine braking:
* Take your foot off the gas pedal and allow the vehicle to slow down using engine braking.
* This helps save fuel and reduces the load on the braking system.
8. Driving mode:
* Most modern cars with automatic transmission have different driving modes, such as:
* Economy mode
* Sports mode
* Low gear mode
* Select the appropriate mode depending on your driving conditions.
9.Service:
* Check the automatic transmission fluid level regularly.
* Change the fluid and filter according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
* Avoid overloading or towing the vehicle over its permitted weight.
10. Precautions:
* Never change gears while the vehicle is moving.
* Do not press the gas and brake pedals at the same time.
* Do not use neutral (N) while driving at high speed.
* Do not park your vehicle on a slope without applying the parking brake.