11
OVER
VIEW
FEA
T
URES/OPERA
T
IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA
T
URES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+
: Upshift (push and release)
-
: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“S”
“D”
“TOW/HAUL” switch (if equipped)
“TOW/HAUL” mode can be used when carrying heavy loads. As fuel
economy is reduced while in “TOW/HAUL” mode, deactivating when
driving without a load is recommended.
Refer to the
Owner‘s Manual
for more details on this system before
attempting to use it.
System ON/OFF
413511M1.qxd 4/10/09 4:49 PM Page 11