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Use this position to drive the vehicle

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into or out of R

(Reverse); you may damage the

transaxle if you shift into R

(Reverse) while the vehicle is in

motion, except when "Rocking

the Vehicle" explained in this

The wheels and transaxle are not

engaged. The vehicle will roll freely

even on the slightest incline unless

the parking brake or service brakes

are applied.

This is the normal forward driving

position. The transaxle will automati-

sequence, providing the best fuel

economy and power.

For extra power when passing anoth-

er vehicle or climbing grades,

depress the accelerator fully, at

which time the transaxle will auto-

matically downshift to the next lower

Whether the vehicle is stopped or in

motion, manual mode is selected by

pushing the shift lever from the D

(Drive) position into the manual gate.

To return to D (Drive) range opera-

tion, push the shift lever back into the

In manual mode, moving the shift

lever backwards and forwards will

allow you to make gearshifts rapidly.

In contrast to a manual transaxle, the

manual mode allows gearshifts with

the accelerator pedal depressed.

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