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The shift lever on the steering
column's right pod allows you to
shift up and down manually when
the console shift lever is in the
''3/M'' position.
To shift from:
Do this:
P to R
Press the brake pedal and
push the release button.
R to P
N to R
Push the release button.
3/M to 2
2 to 1
1 to 2
2 to 3/M
3/M to D
D to N
Move the lever.
D to 3/M
N to D
R to N
Park (P)
This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning off or
starting the engine. To shift out of
Park, you must press on the brake
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pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
button on the side of the shift lever
to move it.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see
Shift Lock Release
page
128
.
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop before shifting into
Park. The shift lever must be in Park
before you can remove the key from
the ignition switch.
Reverse (R)
pedal and press the release button to
shift from Park to Reverse. To shift
from Reverse to Neutral, come to a
complete stop and then shift. Press
the release button before shifting
into Reverse from Neutral.
Automatic Transmission (U.S. models only)
Neutral (N)
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with
the engine idling. Shift to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
on
the shift lever from Neutral to
another gear.
Drive (D)
normal driving. The transmission
automatically selects a suitable gear
for your speed and acceleration. You
may notice the transmission shifting
up at higher speeds when the engine
is cold. This helps the engine warm
up faster.
Press the brake
Use Neutral if you
Use this position for
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