Make sure the shift lever is fully
in
PARK (P) range
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You must
fully apply your regular brakes before
you
can shift
from PARK (P) when the ignition
is
in
ON.
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 pushed down. Then move the shift
lever out
of
PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever
button. See “Shifting Out
of
PARK (P)” in the Index.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
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
“Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice
or
Snow” in the Index.
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.
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.
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