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CONTINUED
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, have your foot off the accelera-
tor pedal, and press the release
button on the side of the shift lever.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shift Lock Release on page
.
The shift lever has five positions. It
must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in
D, L, N or R, press firmly on the
brake pedal and keep your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
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.
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To shift from:
P to R
R to P
N to R
D to L
N to D
D to N
L to D
R to N
Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the release button on
the lever.
Press the release button on
the lever.
Move the lever.
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
Park (P)
Shif t Lever Positions
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RELEASE
BUTTON
