BRZ _ U . book 235 ページ 2022 年 3 月 29 日 火曜日 午後 3 時 59 分
■ Driving Tips
WARNING
When shifting down a gear , ensure that the engine speed does not enter the red zone . Failure to observe this precaution can lead to engine over-revving and this in turn can result in engine damage .
In addition , sudden application of engine brakes when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking ; as a consequence , control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident increased .
NOTE
If the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time , driving torque may be restrained . This is not a malfunction .
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade . Either of those actions may cause clutch damage .
Do not drive with your hand resting on the shift lever . This may cause wear on the transmission components .
When it is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic , turning corners , or driving up steep hills , downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to labor .
On steep downgrades , downshift the transmission to 5th , 4th , 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary ; this helps to maintain a safe speed and to extend brake pad life .
In this way , the engine provides a braking effect . Remember , if you “ ride ” ( over use ) the brakes while descending a hill , they may overheat and not work properly .
The engine may , on rare occasions , knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill . This phenomenon is not an indication of a problem in your vehicle .
With the exception of cases where sudden acceleration is required , do not drive the vehicle with the pointer of the tachometer inside the red area . Failure to observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy .