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FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power
(but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can
use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the
shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won’t shift
into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE:

If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to
drive. This might happen if you were stuck in
very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid
object. You could damage your transaxle.

Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold
your vehicle there with only the accelerator
pedal. This could overheat and damage the
transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P)
to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

Driver Selectable Shift (If Equipped)

Press the driver selectable
shift button, located on the
shift lever, to allow the
transaxle to shift at higher
engine speeds, increasing
shift firmness and
acceleration performance.

The PERF SHIFT light 
on your instrument panel
cluster will glow when the
driver selectable shifting
feature is in performance
shift mode.

Downshifts will occur at a lower percentage of
accelerator use while you’re in the driver selectable 
shift mode.