N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
D (Drive) with Overdrive
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transaxle
operates in gears one through six.
D (Drive) without Overdrive
Overdrive can be deactivated by
pressing the transmission control
switch on the side of the gearshift
lever.
•
This position allows for all
forward gears (1–4) except
overdrive.
•
Provides engine braking.
•
Use when driving conditions
cause excessive shifting from O/D
to other gears. Examples: city
traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads,
trailer towing and when engine
braking is required.
•
O/D OFF lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.
•
To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control
switch. The O/D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster will not be
illuminated.
•
O/D (overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
O/D
OFF
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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