Ensure the shift !ever
is
fully
in
PARK
(P)
before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle
shift lock control system.
You
have
to
fully apply
your regular brakes before
you
can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition
is
in RUN.
If
you cannot shift out of
PARK
(P),
ease pressure on the shift lever and push the
shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P) as you maintain
brake application. Then move the shift lever into
the gear you wish. See
Shifting Out
of
Park
(P)
on
page
2-32.
REVERSE
(R):
Use this gear to back up.
Nofice:
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
4-30.
NEUTRAL
@!)E
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
iour vehicle
is
being towed.
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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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