To drive, start the engine, then move the shift lever from NEUTRAL (N) to the DRIVE
(D) position for automatic mode, the MANUAL (M) position for manual mode or the
REVERSE (R) position.
NOTE:
Only shift into DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R) when the accelerator pedal is released and
the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting
between these gears.
Instrument Cluster Messages
Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster to alert the driver when certain
unusual conditions occur. These messages are described below:
MESSAGE
DESCRIPTION
Transmission/Gearbox Fault (Red)
When the ignition key is turned to ON/
RUN/MAR, the Transmission Fault Indica-
tor light turns on and should go off after a
few seconds.
The Transmission Fault Indicator illumi-
nates either steady or blinking (together
with this message and a buzzer) to indi-
cate a transmission fault.
Contact your authorized dealer if the mes-
sage continues to appear.
Reduce Gear Changes
This message indicates that the driver is
operating the transmission incorrectly.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto-
matically activate a procedure for protect-
ing the system.
Contact you authorized dealer if the mes-
sage continues to appear.
Shift Lever
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