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When Driving

Transmission

Automatic Transmission Controls

Lock-release button

Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position.

Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.

Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release 
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). 

Various Lockouts: 

NOTE

The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transmission 

that gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the 

transmission to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transmission functions 

as a traditional automatic, you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift 

into manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed 

increases. If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm 

you have not accidentally slipped into manual shift mode (page 4-27).

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