Transaxle Ranges; When Driving; Automatic Transaxle- Page 189

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When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

Transaxle Ranges



 The shift position indicator light in the 

instrument cluster illuminates. Refer 

to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 

4-32.



 The selector lever must be in P or N to 

operate the starter.

P (Park)

P locks the transaxle and prevents the front 

wheels from rotating.

WARNING

Always set the selector lever to P and set 

the parking brake:

Only setting the selector lever to the 

P position without using the parking 

brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous. 

If P fails to hold, the vehicle could move 

and cause an accident.

CAUTION



  Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is 

moving can damage your transaxle.



  Shifting into a driving gear or reverse 

when the engine is running faster than 

idle can damage the transaxle.

R (Reverse)

In position R, the vehicle moves only 

backward. You must be at a complete 

stop before shifting to or from R, except 

under rare circumstances as explained in 

Rocking the Vehicle (page 

3-52).

NOTE

(With parking sensor system)

When the selector lever is shifted to the R 

position with the ignition switched ON, the 

parking sensor system is activated and a 

beep sound is heard.

Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 

4-164.

N (Neutral)

In N, the wheels and transaxle are not 

locked. The vehicle will roll freely even 

on the slightest incline unless the parking 

brake or brakes are on.

WARNING

If the engine is running faster than idle, 

do not shift from N or P into a driving 

gear:

It's dangerous to shift from N or P 

into a driving gear when the engine 

is running faster than idle. If this is 

done, the vehicle could move suddenly, 

causing an accident or serious injury.

Do not shift into N when driving the 

vehicle:

Shifting into N while driving is 

dangerous. Engine braking cannot 

be applied when decelerating which 

could lead to an accident or serious 

injury.

CAUTION

Do not shift into N when driving the 

vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle 

damage.

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