Transmission Ranges; When Driving; Automatic Transmission- Page 174

Transmission Ranges

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Transmission Ranges

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The shift position indication in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Refer to Shift Position Indication on
page 4-35.

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Shift the selector lever to the P or N
position to start the engine.

P (Park)

P locks the transmission and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.

WARNING

Always set the selector lever to P position
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

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Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transmission.

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Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transmission.

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 3-45).

N (Neutral)

In N, the wheels and transmission 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 transmission
damage.

NOTE

Apply the parking brake or depress the
brake pedal before moving the selector
lever from N position to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

D (Drive)

D is the normal driving position. From a
stop, the transmission will automatically
shift through a 6-gear sequence.

When Driving

Automatic Transmission

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