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2005 ECHO from Aug. ’04 Prod. (OM52636U)
Automatic transmission
Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in “ON” position and the lock re-
lease button depressed).
(a) Selector lever
P: Parking, engine starting and key re-
moval
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving (with overdrive on)
2: Stronger engine braking
L: Maximum engine braking
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Lock release button
To prevent misshifting
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
holding the lock release button in. (The
ignition switch must be in “ON” position.)
Shift while holding the lock
release button in
Shift normally
Selector lever
Overdrive
switch