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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
(BTSI). You
have
to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift
from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you
cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift
lever
--
push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P)
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.
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): 111 this
position, your engine
doesn't
connect with the wheels.
To
restart when you're already
moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)
while your engine is "racing" (running at high
speed) is dangerous. Unless your fobt 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.
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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