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Transmission
Automatic Transmission
P (Park): In Park the front wheels are
locked. Use this position when starting the
engine or exiting the vehicle, because it will
prevent the vehicle from moving.
The vehicle has a shift lock out. You must
fully apply the brake pedal then press the
shift lever down before you can move from
P (Park) while the ignition key is in
ON/RUN.
Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park)
and the parking brake firmly set. As the
vehicle could roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. The vehicle could
move suddenly, injuring you or others.
To be sure the vehicle will not move
always set the parking brake and move
the shift lever to P (Park).
R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.
Caution
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle
is moving forward could damage the
transmission. Shift to R (Reverse) only
after the vehicle is stopped.
N (Neutral): In this position, the engine is
isolated from the front wheels. To restart
the engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Use N (Neutral) if the vehicle is being
towed.
D (Drive) : This position is for normal
driving.