How to correctly switch automatic transmission

In contrast to the shift lever on the mechanical box, on cars with automatic transmission is the arm of RVD, which stands for "lever shift". Floor-mounted to the side of the driver or on the steering column, they have about the same set of provisions for linkage. These provisions are designated by Latin letters "P", "R", "N", "D (D4)", "3 (D3)", "2", "1 (L)". In fact the lever has a release button dangerous switches and mode button "OD".

Instruction

1. Position "P" – Parking. In this position, the lever locks the output shaft of the box, and cannot move the car. Selected during long Parking. To avoid damage to the automatic transmission transfer RVD in position "R" only with the full stop and the stillness of the car.
2. Position "R" – reverse, reverse. Include only when the vehicle is stationary. Translation into "R" when moving the car forward will cause breakage of the automatic transmission, the drivetrain and even the engine itself.
3. Position "N" – neutral. In this position, RVD all the elements of the automatic transmission is disabled, the machine moves freely. Use when towing your car at low, no more than 70 km distance.
4. Position "D" or "D4" driver. The main mode when the vehicle is moving forward. Transmission automatically switches from the first upshift and back depending on the degree of pressing the accelerator and use the brake pedal.
5. Position "3" or "D3". Occurs in four - and five-speed automatic transmission. In this position, RVD uses only 3 forward gears. Turn on when in city traffic with frequent slow downs, as well as on dirt roads with ascents and descents.
6. Position "2" – move forward only at the first and second gear. For driving on dirt, forest, wetland roads at speeds of 40 – 50 km/h. Due to the possibility of engine braking, mode protects and saves the brake pads.
7. Position "1" or "L". Mode is recommended when driving off-road, snow, steep descents and climbs. Be sure to enable this option if the car is stuck in a rut. In this work the gas pedal, using only 1/3 of the full stroke.
8. On the arm of RVD, under threat of switching is a button "OD" – overdrive, high range. Use it at a sufficiently high speed 80 – 100 km/h and, if necessary, a sharp increase in speed, e.g. when overtaking. Go to a higher gear, provided on the dashboard is not illuminated the inscription "OD OFF". If the "OD OFF" lights up, switching to light transmission is prohibited.