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Gears

Selecting the correct gear when driving has many benefits including saving fuel, stability of the vehicle.

Select a lower gear when:

  • travelling at lower speeds
  • approaching a hazard
  • Going uphill
  • Going downhill (engine compression slows the vehicle during descent)
  • On slippery roads

Select higher gears when:

  • Cruising at speed
  • Certain slippery conditions where selecting a lower gear may cause the wheels to spin