Engaging reverse gear R
Only shift the automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary.
•► When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal.
•► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first point of resistance.
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Important safety notes
WARNING
Activate the child-proof locks for the rear
doors and the override switch for the rear
windows when children are traveling in the
vehicle.
Children could injure themselves or other ...
Vehicles with manual transmission
•► Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R.•► Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.•► Apply the parking brake f ...
Brake fluid
WARNING
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapor pockets may form in t ...
