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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Overdrive off switch
The transmission is a 4-speed (3-speed
plus overdrive) automatic transmission. By
operating the overdrive off switch, the
transmission can be converted to a 3-
speed automatic transmission that will not
move to the overdrive position. To convert
the transmission to the 3-speed mode,
push in the overdrive off switch and
release it.
To return the transmission to the 4-speed
mode, push in the overdrive off switch
again.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
"ACC" position or the engine switch is
pressed to change the ignition mode to
"ACC", the transmission in the 3-speed
mode is converted to the 4-speed mode
automatically.]
The 3-speed mode is suitable for the fol-
lowing driving conditions:
• Driving on hilly, winding roads
– You can drive more smoothly with less
frequent gear changing
• Going down a steep hill
– Some engine braking is provided
NOTE:
If you move the gearshift lever to a lower
gear while driving faster than the maximum
allowable speed for the lower gear, the
transaxle will not actually downshift until
your speed drops below the maximum
speed for the lower gear.
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NOTICE
Be sure to take the following precau-
tions to help avoid damage to the
automatic transmission :
• Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before shifting
into "P" or "R".
• Do not shift from "P" or "N" to "R",
"D", "2", or "L" when the engine is
running above idle speed.
• Do not rev the engine with the
transmission in a drive position
("R", "D", "2", or "L") and the front
wheels not moving.
NOTICE
• Do not use the accelerator to hold
the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-
cle's brakes.
If You Cannot Shift Automatic trans-
mission Gearshift Lever Out of "P"
(PARK)
Automatic transmission
(1)
(2)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
have an electrically operated parklock fea-
ture. If the vehicle's battery is discharged,
or there is some other electrical failure, the
automatic transmission cannot be shifted
out of Park in the normal way. Jump start-
ing may correct the condition. If not, follow
the procedure described below. This pro-
cedure will permit shifting the transmission
out of Park.
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
2) If the engine is running, stop the
engine.
3) Make sure the key is in the "ON" or
"ACC" position, or the ignition mode is
"ON" or "ACC".
4) Remove the cover (1) over the button.
5) With the release button (1) pushed by
the key or the flat end rod, push the
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