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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 4-38.

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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

3-46).

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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