CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
•
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
•
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK
This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park Interlock
which requires the transmission to be in PARK (P)
before the ignition can be turned to the OFF position.
This helps the driver avoid inadvertently leaving the
vehicle without placing the transmission in PARK. This
system also locks the transmission in PARK whenever
the ignition is in the OFF position.
NOTE:
The transmission will NOT shift out of the PARK position
if the engine is not running even when the brakes are
applied. Ensure that the transmission is in PARK, and
the ignition is OFF
(not in ACC position) before exiting
the vehicle.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT
INTERLOCK (BTSI) SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with a BTSI system that holds
the transmission gear selector in PARK unless the
brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of
PARK, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN position
(engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be
pressed. The brake pedal must also be pressed to shift
from NEUTRAL (N) into DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R) when
the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds.
HYBRID TRANSMISSION
The transmission is controlled using a rotary electronic
gear selector located on the center console. The trans-
mission gear selector has PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
DRIVE, and LOW shift positions. Using the LOW (L) posi-
tion will increase the rate of deceleration along with
increasing regeneration of power into the vehicle’s High
Voltage (HV) battery (in comparison to the DRIVE posi-
tion). The transmission gear range (PRNDL) is displayed
both above the gear selector and in the instrument
cluster display. To select a gear range, simply rotate the
gear selector. Push down on the gear selector, and then
rotate it, to access the L position. You must also press
the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of PARK
(or NEUTRAL, when the vehicle is stopped). To shift past
multiple gear ranges at once (such as PARK to DRIVE),
simply rotate the gear selector to the appropriate
detent. Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.
NOTE:
In the event of a mismatch between the gear selector
position and the actual transmission gear (for example,
driver selects PARK while driving), the transmission will
shift into NEUTRAL and the position indicator will blink
continuously until the selector is returned to the proper
position, or the requested shift can be completed.
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is
stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal
when shifting between these gears.
GEAR RANGES
Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting from
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) into another gear range.
PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by locking
the transmission. The vehicle propulsion system can be
started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while
the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when
exiting the vehicle in this range.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before
shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau-
tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill
grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
When exiting the vehicle, always:
•
Apply the parking brake.
•
Shift the transmission into PARK.
•
Turn the ignition OFF.
•
Remove the key fob from the vehicle.
Transmission Gear Selector
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