Specifications

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift
lock control system. You have
to fully appiyyour regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P),
ease pressure on the shift lever
- push the shift lever all
the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever
button on floor shift console models as you maintain
brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear
you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the
shift lever.) See Shifting Out of Park
(P) (Automatic
Transaxie) on page
2-30.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle
is moving forward could damage your transaxle.
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 transaxle, see if
You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, ice or Snow on
page
4-29.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Shifting into a drive gear 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 into
a drive gear while your engine
is racing.
Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by
shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn’t
covered by your warranty.
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