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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transmission
shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes
before you can shift from
PARK
(P)
when the ignition
key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever
--
push the shift
lever all the way into PARK (P) (press the button in on the
console shift lever) as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. 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
transmission. 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 transmission, 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.
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A
CAUTION:
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.
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NOTICE:
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting
out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the
engine racing isn't covered by your warranty.
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