DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Automatic
mode
+ (UP)
Automatic Transmission
Operation
All normal forward driving is done
with the shift lever in the D (Drive)
position. To move the shift lever from
the P (Park) position, the brake pedal
must be depressed, and the lock
release button must be depressed.
For smooth operation, depress the
brake pedal when shifting from N
(Neutral) to a forward or Reverse
gear.
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CAUTION
• Do not accelerate the engine
in R (Reverse) or any forward
gear position with the brakes
on.
• When stopped on an upgrade,
do not hold the vehicle sta-
Sports mode
tionary with engine power.
- (DOWN)
Use the service brake or the
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parking brake.
• Do not shift from N (Neutral)
or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.
WARNING
- Automatic
Transmission
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.