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Upshifting
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W R D Selecting the ideal shift range
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Accelerator pedal position
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Driving tips
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Kickdown 8 V H N L F N G R Z Q I R U P D [ L P X P D F F H O H U D W L R Q ' H S U H V V W K H D F F H O H U D W R U S H G D O E H
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Trailer towing
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$ G M X V W W K H U H D U Y L H Z P L U U R U P D Q X D O O \ Setting the rear-view mirror to anti-
dazzle mode
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Adjusting the exterior mirrors
electrically*
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Single wipe
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Switching on intermittent wipe:
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Switching off intermittent wipe:
7 X U Q V Z L W F K 1 W R 4
Wiping with washer fluid: 7 X U Q
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