Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle
shift lock control system. You have to fully apply
your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition key is in ON.
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
If
You
Are
Stuck:
In
Sand,
Mud,
Ice
or
Snow on
page
4-32.
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 into a Glgde gear while
yo^
engllie
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 into a drive gear while your engine
is racing.
Notice:
Damage to your transaxle caused by
shifting into
a drive gear 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 approximately
35
mph
(55
km/h),
push your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
0
Going about
35
mph
(55
km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
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