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294 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING! (Continued)
• When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the igni-
tion is in the OFF mode, remove the key fob from the
vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access
to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally
injured. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a
location accessible to children), and do not leave the
ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park Interlock system
which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the igni-
tion can be turned to the OFF mode. This helps the driver avoid
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing the transmis-
sion in PARK. This system also locks the transmission in PARK
whenever the ignition is in the OFF mode.
NOTE:
The transmission is NOT locked in PARK when the ignition
is in the ACC mode (even though the engine will be off).
Ensure that the transmission is in PARK, and the ignition is
OFF (not in ACC mode) before exiting the vehicle.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the transmission gear
selector in PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift the
transmission out of PARK, the engine must be running and
the brake pedal must be pressed. The brake pedal must also
be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE
when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds.
Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission
The transmission gear range (PRNDM) is displayed both
beside the gear selector and in the instrument cluster. To
select a gear range, press the lock button on the gear selector
and move the selector rearward or forward. To shift the
transmission out of PARK, the engine must be running and
the brake pedal must be pressed. You must also press the
brake pedal to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or
REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low
speeds. Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.
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