User Guide
Ensure
the
shift lever
is
fully
in
PARK
(P)
range before
starting
the
engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transmission
shift interlock.
You
have
to
fully apply your regular brakes
before you can shift from
PARK
(P)
when
the
ignition
key is
in
the
RUN
position.
If
you
cannot shift
out
of
PARK
(P),
ease pressure
on
the shift lever
--
push the shift
lever all
the
way into
PARK
(P)
(press the button in on the
console shift lever)
as
you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into
the
gear
you
wish. See
“Shifting Out
of
PARK
(P)”
in the Index.
REVERSE
(R):
Use this gear to
back
up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE
(R)
while your vehicle
is
moving forward could damage your
transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
To
rock
your
vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice
or sand without damaging your transmission, see
“Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or
Snow”
in
the Index.
NEUTRAL
(N):
In this position, your engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels.
To
restart
when
you’re
already
moving, use
NEUTRAL
(N)
only.
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A
CAUTION:
Shifting out of PARK
(P)
or
NEUTRAL
(N)
while
your engine is “racing” (running at high speed)
is
dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly.
You
could
lose
control and hit people or
objects. Don’t shift
out
of
PARK
(P)
or
NEUTRAL
(N)
while your engine
is
racing.
I
NOTICE:
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting
out of
PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N)
with the
engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
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