When Driving; Gear position indication; Always set the selector lever to P and set - Page 129

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When Driving

Transmission

 Shift Position Indication

The selector position is indicated when the 

ignition is switched ON.

Gear position indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift 

position indication illuminates and the 

numeral for the selected gear is displayed.

 Warning Light

The warning light turns on when the 

system has a malfunction. 

Refer to Warning Lights on page 

4-16.

 Transmission Ranges



 The shift position indicator light in the 

instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to 

Warning/Indicator Lights on page  

4-16.



 The selector lever must be in P or N to 

operate the starter.

P (Park)

P locks the transmission and prevents the 

rear 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 transmission.



  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.

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