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Driving your vehicle
Automatic transmission (Shift
Lever) (if equipped)
OMQ4050021
Depress the brake pedal and
the lock release button when shift-
ing.
Press the unlock button when
shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted
freely.
Automatic transmission operation
The automatic transmission has 8
forward speeds and one reverse
speed. The individual speeds are
selected automatically, depending
on the balance between the fuel
economy and the power.
NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehi-
cle, if the battery has been discon-
nected, may be somewhat abrupt.
This is a normal condition, and the
shifting sequence will adjust after
Automatic transmission (Shift Lever)
shifts are cycled a few times by the
TCM (Transmission Control Module)
or PCM (Powertrain Control Module).
For smooth operation, depress the
brake pedal when shifting from N
(Neutral) to a forward or reverse
gear.
WARNING
Automatic transmission
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or
R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then set
the parking brake fully and shut
the engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can
occur if these precautions are not
followed in the order identified.
Do not use the engine brake
(shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
roads.
The vehicle may slip causing an
accident.
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