AUTOMATiC TRANSMiSSiON
The gearshift must be in Park or Neutral
to start the engine and must be in Park to
remove the ignition key.
P = Park
To move the gearshift out of Park,
the ignition must be in the ON
position and the brake pedal must
be pressed firmly.
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear is engaged.
D = Drive (Overdrive)
This is the normal driving position
for the best fuel economy.
The transmission shifts through
forward gears.
Direct Mode
Use this mode for temporarily switching gears via steering wheel shift
switches with the gear selector in D. D and M indicators will be illuminated.
Direct mode will be cancelled if the tachometer approaches the red zone,
the accelerator is fully depressed, after 4 seconds of steady throttle or if the
vehicle is stopped or moving at slow speed.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
Pull the UP steering shift switch.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
Press the DOWN steering shift switch.
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