Owners Manual
Automatic Transaxle Operation
The automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever
located on the steering column or
on
the console
between the seats.
There are several different positions for the shift lever.
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Console Shifter
Column Shifter
PARK
(P):
This locks the front wheels. It’s the best
position
to
use when you start the engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
It
is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if
the
shift lever
is
not fully in
PARK (P)
with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to.
If
you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To
be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK
(P).
See “Shifting Into
PARK
(P)”
in the Index.
If
you’re pulling
a
trailer, see “Towing
a
Trailer” in
the Index.