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.
I
Shifting out of PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N)
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 out of PARK
(P)
or
NEUTRAL
(N)
while your engine is racing.
NOTICE:
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
of
PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N)
with the engine
racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(a):
This position is
for normal driving.
If
you need more power for passing,
and you’re:
-
Going less than about
35
mph
(56
km/h),
push your
-
Going about
35
mph
(56
km/h)
or more, push the
You’ll shift down
to
the next gear and have more power.
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
accelerator pedal all the way down.
NOTICE:
If
your vehicle seems to
start
up rather slowly, or
if
it seems not to shift gears as you go faster,
something may be wrong with a transaxle system
sensor.
If
you drive very
far
that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So,
if this happens, have
your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you
can use SECOND
(2)
when you are driving less
than
35
mph
(56
kmlh) and AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE
(a)
for higher speeds.
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