80 HOW TO OPERATE
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Braking
NOTE
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When the throttle pedal is released completely and
the engine speed drop
s near an idle, the vehicle
has no engine braking. This is caused by the ve-
hicle’s automatic transmission which releases the
engine at very low sp
eed to prevent it from stalling .
Employ the brakes to control the vehicle’s speed.
•
Release the throt
tle pedal c ompletely.
•
Press on the brake pedal evenly and firmly.
WARNING
Carrying cargo o
rtowingatrailerwillin-
crease braking distances. Failure to allow
for increased braking distance may result in
accident and in
jury. Always allow more dis-
tancetostopwhencarryingcargoortowing
atrailer.
Stopping the E ngine
•
Release t he throttle
pedal completely.
•
Put the gear shift lever into the “N” (neutral) posi-
tion.
•
Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
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Turn the ignition switch key to the position.