The graphic shown above is displayed on your
instrument panel cluster and will indicate the gear your
vehicle is in when you move.
Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle
vehicles when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to
protect driveline components from improper operation.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK
(P):
This position locks your front wheels. It’s
the best position to use when you start your engine
because your vehicle can’t move easily.
I
It
can be 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. 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,
use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a
trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle shift lock control system. You must 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 by pushing
it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake
pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button. Then
move the shift lever out of PARK (P). See Shifting
Out
of
Park
(P)
on page
2-26.
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