Automatic Transmission
Park (P)
- This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning off
or starting the engine. To shift out
of Park, you must press on the
brake pedal and have your foot
off the accelerator pedal. Press
the release button on the side of
the shift lever to move it.
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop before shifting into
Park. The shift lever must be in
Park before you can remove the
key from the ignition switch.
If you have done all of the above
and still cannot move the lever
out of Park, see Shift Lock Release
on page
100
.
Reverse (R) —
To shift to Reverse
from Park, see the explanation
under Park. To shift to Reverse
from 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
Park position if you need to leave
the car for any reason. Press on
the brake pedal when you are
moving the shift lever from
Neutral to another gear.
Drive (D
4
) —
Use this position for
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically
selects a suitable gear for your
speed and acceleration. You may
notice the transmission shifting
up at higher speeds when the
engine is cold. This helps the
engine warm up faster.
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