Downshift (Low Range)
When driving on heavy off-road, as well as when driving with a trailer on extremely steep ascents and descents of vehicles with manual transmission, you can shift down.
In addition, in order to improve braking on loose ground, when downshifting, it switches to a special ABS mode specifically suited to off-road conditions.
Low Range mode is designed for speeds up to 50 km/h.
Downshift can be engaged when the vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 30 km/h. Deactivation is independent of vehicle speed.
If the speed allowed for the Low Range mode is exceeded (approximately 50 km/h) LOW RANGE flashes on the instrument panel display and a warning chime sounds at the same time. In this case, reduce the speed immediately or disengage the low gear.
When driving in Low Range mode at a speed of approximately 70 km/h, the fuel cycling is reduced.
Downshifting
1. Reduce speed to 30 km/h or less.
2. Depress the clutch pedal to the stop and press the button located on the left side of the gear lever.
3. When downshifting is correct, LOW RANGE will appear on the instrument panel display.
4. Release the clutch pedal.
Downshift off
5. Depress the clutch pedal to the stop and press the button located on the left side of the gear lever.
6. When the downshift is properly disengaged, the word LOW RANGE on the instrument panel display goes out.
Attention! Low Range mode can also be disabled by depressing the clutch pedal with the engine off. Low Range mode is not disabled if the engine is started immediately after shutdown.
Attention! An intermittent beep indicates that the Low Range mode has been disabled incorrectly. If the parking brake is not applied, despite the included downshift, involuntary movement of the car is possible. In this case, it is necessary to start the engine again, fully depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed until the shift is completed. The word LOW RANGE on the instrument panel display should go out.
If downshifting does not occur due to a malfunction (LOW RANGE on the instrument panel display flashes), then repeat the downshifting/downshifting procedure while observing the following conditions:
- speed when downshifting should be less than 30 km / h;
- fully depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed until the downshifting/downshifting procedure is complete (LOW RANGE on the instrument panel display should turn on/off).
If the system fails, the device switches to emergency mode (LOW RANGE written in reverse on the instrument panel display is permanently lit). In this case, it is recommended to contact a specialized workshop to identify and eliminate the malfunction.
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