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Automatic Transmission
To shift from:
Do this:
Press the brake pedal, and
P to R
press the shift lever release
button.
R to P
Press the shift lever release
N to R
button.
D to S
S to D
D to N
Move the shift lever.
N to D
R to N
Park (P)
This position
−
mechanically 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 pedal and have your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Press the
release button on the top of the shift
lever to move it.
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If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see
Shift Lock Release
page
407
.
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop before shifting
into Park. You must also press the
release button to shift into Park. The
shift lever must be in Park before
you can turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position, or remove
the built-in key from the ignition
switch.
Reverse (R)
Press the brake
−
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.
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Neutral (N)
−
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
on
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
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
Drive (D)
−
Use this position for
your normal driving. The transmis-
sion automatically adjusts to keep
the engine at the best speed for the
driving conditions.
Use neutral if you
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