It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the; shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the; parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.- Page 97

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There are several different positions for your shift lever.

PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.

CAUTION:

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.

Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).

See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. 
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle shiftlock control system. You must fully apply
your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it
all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal
pushed down. See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in 
the Index.

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE:

Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle 
is stopped.

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of 
snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, 
see “If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” 
in the Index.