Driving with a trailer* - automatic gearbox
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot climate there may be a risk of overheating.
- An automatic gearbox selects the optimum gear related to load and engine speed.
- In the event of overheating a warning symbol is illuminated in the combined instrument panel with a message that is shown in the information display - follow the recommendation given.
Steep inclines
- Do not lock the automatic transmission in a higher gear than the engine "can cope with" - it is not always a good idea to drive at a high gear with low engine revolutions.
Parking on a hill
- Depress the foot brake.
- Activate the parking brake.
- Move the gear selector to position P.
- Release the foot brake.
- Move the gear selector to park position P when parking an automatic car with a hitched trailer. Always use the parking brake.
- Block the wheels with chocks when parking a car with hitched trailer on a hill.
Starting on a hill
- Depress the foot brake.
- Move the gear selector to driving position D.
- Release the parking brake.
- Release the foot brake and start driving off.