WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure; the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the; LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your- Page 121

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WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the
LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle.

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.

(Overdrive)

The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through
five.

(Overdrive) can be

deactivated by pressing the
transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. This will
illuminate the O/D OFF lamp and activate Drive.

Drive (not shown)

Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed.

This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.

O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.

Provides engine braking.

Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to
other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer
towing and when engine braking is required.

To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control
switch. The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated.

O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.

2 (Second)

Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional
engine braking on downgrades.

O/D

ON/OFF

Driving

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  • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
  • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.
  • Provides engine braking.
  • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears.
  • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch.
  • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off.

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