Automatic Transmission Operation
PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It’s the
best position to use when you start your engine
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I
because your vehicle can’t move easily.
APPLY BRAKE
TO
SHIFT
FROM PARK
Your automatic transmission has a shift lever on the
steering column.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
It features an electronic shift position indicator within
the instrument cluster. This display must be powered
anytime the shift lever is capable
of
being moved out of
PARK
(P).
This means that
if
your key is in
OFF,
but
not locked, there will be a small current drain on
your battery which could discharge your battery over a
period of time.
If
you need to leave your key in the
ignition in
OFF
for an extended period, it is
recommended that you disconnect the battery cable
from the battery to prevent discharging your battery.
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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.
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