Reverse (R)
－
Press the brake
pedal and press the release button on
the front of the shift lever to shift
from Park to reverse. To shift from
reverse to neutral, come to a
complete stop, and then shift. Press
the release button before shifting
into reverse from neutral.
Neutral (N)
－
Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with the
engine idling. Shift to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
Drive (D)
－
Use this position for
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 5) for your
speed and acceleration. You may
notice the transmission shifting up at
higher engine speeds when the
engine is cold. This helps the engine
warm up faster.
All models except U.S. Sport
Drive (D
3
)
－
This position is similar
to D, except only the first three gears
are selected. Use D
3
to provide
engine braking when going down a
steep hill. D
3
can also keep the
transmission from cycling between
third and fourth gears in stop-and-go
driving.
All models except U.S. Sport
Second (2)
－
To shift to second,
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever. This position locks
the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshift to first gear when
you come to a stop.
Use second gear:
●
For more power when climbing.
●
To increase engine braking when
going down steep hills.
●
For starting out on a slippery
surface or in deep snow.
●
To help reduce wheel spin.
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