18 In Brief
Parking
.Always apply the parking brake
firmly without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Apply foot brake
before applying the parking
brake to reduce operating force.
.Switch off the engine and
ignition. Turn the ignition key to
LOCK (0), remove it and turn the
steering wheel until the steering
wheel lock is felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, move the selector
lever to Pposition and remove
the key.
Note
It is possible to remove ignition key
with selector lever at Nposition,
depending on vehicle version and
market.
.If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to Pbefore switching off the
ignition. On an uphill slope, turn
the front wheels away from
the curb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to Pbefore
switching off the ignition. Turn
the front wheels towards
the curb.
.Close the windows.
.Lock the vehicle.
.Activate the anti-theft alarm
system, if available, see
Anti-theft Alarm System 029.
.Do not park the vehicle on a
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
.For vehicles with a diesel
engine, after running at high
engine speeds or with high
engine loads, operate the engine
briefly at a low load or run in
neutral for about 1 to 2 minutes
at idle speed before switching off
in order to protect the
turbocharger.
.For vehicles with a diesel
engine, before switching off, do
not accelerate.
See Keys 020.
Four-Wheel Drive
Four-wheel drive transfers engine
power to all four wheels for extra
traction. The transfer case shift
control switch may be located on
the central area of the instrument
panel on the side of the parking
brake handle. Use this switch to
shift into and out of four-wheel drive.
Two-wheel high drive position
should be used for most street and
highway situations.
2_(Two-wheel high) : Use for
driving in most street and highway
situations.
N (Neutral) : Use the N (Neutral)
position only when towing the
vehicle.
4_(Four-wheel high) : Use when
extra traction is needed in most
off-road situations.
In Brief 19
4^(Four-wheel low) : Use this
position to deliver extra torque to all
four wheels. Used for extreme
off-road conditions.
Getting Started
Check Before Starting
.If all windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt.
.Tyre pressure and condition, see
Wheels and Tyres 0277
and Tyre Pressure 0322
.Engine oil level and fluid levels.
see Engine Oil 0253
.Proper position of seats, seat
belts and mirrors, see Seat
Position 040,Three-Point
Safety Belt 050 and Power
Mirrors 031.
.Check brake function at low
speed, especially if the brakes
are wet.
Starting Engine with the
Ignition Switch
.Turn the key to ACC (1).
.Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering
wheel lock.
.For manual transmission press
clutch, for automatic
transmission press brake and
move selector lever in Por N.
.Do not accelerate.
.Turn the key to position ON (2)
for preheating until control
indicator Kgoes out. If the
control indicator illuminates, wait
until it goes out.
.Turn the key to position START
(3) and release when the engine
is running.
Before restarting or switching off the
engine, turn the key back to
ACC (1).