T R A N S M I S S I O N
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Transmission
Transmission
WARNING: Placing shift lever
in P position without setting
parking brake may not
hold vehicle, always set
parking brake
Steering shift switches
(A/T only)*
To upshift: Pull up switch (
2
)
To downshift: Press down
switch (
1
)
Tip: Steering shift switches
are marked UP and DOWN
Automatic transmission*
P
=
Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal, then
move gearshift to gear selection
R
=
Reverse
N
=
Neutral
No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automatically
Gear indicator
(A/T only)*
Illuminated numeral of
gear indicator located
in the instrument panel
displays current gear in
Automatic and Manual
shift modes
M (Sport A/T
manual shift mode*)
Move shifter from
D to M to engage
manual shift mode,
M will be illuminated
for manual mode on
shift position indicator located
in the instrument panel
Manual shifting of transmission
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from
M to D to engage automatic
shift mode
Tips: Do not shift into
1
st above 20 mph or
clutch failure could occur
Resting your foot on
clutch pedal while driving
and using the clutch to hold
your vehicle at a stand still
while waiting on a hill may
reduce clutch life
P
R
N
D
M
O.O
8
1
UP
UP
2
2
DOWN
DOWN
1
1
*Denotes optional equipment
Manual transmission*
Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears,
push shifter downward when
selecting reverse gear
