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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Transmission

Transmission

WARNING: Placing shift lever 
in P position without setting
parking brake may not 
hold vehicle, always set 
parking brake.

Steering shift switches 
(A/T only)*

To upshift: Pull up switch (

2

).

To downshift: Press down 
switch (

1

).

Tip: Steering shift switches 
are marked UP and DOWN. 

Automatic transmission*
P 

=

Park

To move gearshift from Park: 
Press firmly on brake pedal, then
move gearshift to gear selection.

R 

=

Reverse

N

=

Neutral 

No gear engaged.

D (Overdrive)

For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automatically.

Gear indicator 
(A/T only)*

Illuminated numeral of
gear indicator located 
in the instrument panel
displays current gear in
Automatic and Manual
shift modes.

M (Sport A/T 
manual shift mode*)

Move shifter from 
D to M to engage 
manual shift mode, 
M will be illuminated 
for manual mode on

shift position indicator located 
in the instrument panel.
Manual shifting of transmission 
is achieved by moving shifter 
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from 
M to D to engage automatic 
shift mode.

Tips: Do not shift into 

1

st above 20 mph or 

clutch failure could occur.
Resting your foot on 
clutch pedal while driving 
and using the clutch to hold
your vehicle at a stand still
while waiting on a hill may
reduce clutch life.

P

R

N

D

M

O.O

8

1

UP

UP

2

2

DOWN

DOWN

1

1

*Denotes optional equipment

Manual transmission*

Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears.
Push shifter (

3

) downward and

over to select reverse gear.

3