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5-20 Starting and driving brake pedal and shift the shift lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode position. (Reverse). All other positions can be selected without pushing the button. WARNING Apply the parking brake if the shift lever is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. CAUTION Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position. P (Park) position: Use this position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed and the shift lever button pushed in to move the shift lever from the N (Neutral) position or any drive position to the P (Park) position. Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. CAUTION Use this position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. R (Reverse): Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed and the shift lever button pushed in to move the shift lever from the P (Park) posi- tion, the N (Neutral) position or any drive position to the R (Reverse) posi- tion. Neither forward nor reverse gear is en- gaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to the N (Neutral) position and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. Manual shift mode When the shift lever is in the manual shift gate, the transmission is ready for the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manually by moving the shift lever up or down. the + (up) side. The transmission shifts to the higher range. to the − (down) side. The transmission shifts to the lower range. return the shift lever to the D (Drive) position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode. is displayed on the position indicator in the meter. |