Driving on Hills
• When climbing steep hills, the car may begin to slow down and show a lack of power. If this happens, you should shift to a lower gear so that the engine will again be operating in its normal power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the car from losing momentum.
• When driving down a hill, the engine should be used for braking by shifting to next lower gear. (Do this with EITHER an automatic or manual transaxle.)
WARNING:
Try not to hold the brake pedal down
too long or too often while going
down a steep or long hill. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, resulting
in reduced braking efficiency.
Failure to take this precaution could result in loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION:
When descending a down hill,
NEVER turn the ignition key to the
“OFF” position. Emission control
system and automatic transaxle (if
equipped) damage may result.
If the Engine Overheats
The engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the High
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light in the instrument cluster glows red
during driving:
1) Turn off the air ...
Important
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its
instructions carefully. To emphasize special
information, the symbol and
the
words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE
have special meanings. ...
Safety and Packages
The all-new Equator includes a comprehensive list of standard safety
equipment, including zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones,
dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat ...