High Range Gears
HIGH RANGE GEARSUse the high range for all normal road driving and off-road driving across dry, level terrain. The message centre will momentarily display "HIGH" as soon as high range is selected, and then display the gear selected.
Selector Lever Positions
"P" = Park
In this position the wheels are locked to prevent the vehicle from moving. Select only with the vehicle stationary.
"R" = Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
"N" = Neutral
Use this position when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is to idle for a short period.
"D" = Drive
Select "D" for all normal driving on good road surfaces. Fully automatic gear changing occurs on all forward gears according to vehicle speed and accelerator position.
"3"
Automatic gear changing is limited to first, second and third gears only. Use in congested traffic conditions and for town driving.
"2"
Automatic gear changing is limited to first and second gear ratios only. Use when driving up steep gradients and for negotiating very narrow, twisting roads. This position also provides moderate engine braking for descending slopes.
"1"
First gear only is engaged and should be used on very severe gradients, especially when towing or when maximum engine braking is required.
NOTE: If position "2" or "1" is selected from "D" or "3" while the vehicle is travelling at high speed, then third gear will immediately engage. Progressive deceleration will then cause downshifts into second and then first gear when appropriately low road speeds are reached.
"Sport" Mode
In "Sport" mode gear changing is delayed to make optimum use of the engine's power when increased acceleration is required or when negotiating long inclines or twisting roads. Press the mode switch, with the gearbox in high range, to select "Sport" mode; the message centre will display "S" along with the selected gear. Pressing the switch a second time returns the gearbox to its normal operation within the high range.