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Automatic Transaxle Operation
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
P R N D 3 2 1
PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can't move easily.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle
Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have
to
fully apply your
regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition key is in RUN. As you step on the
brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear a click
from the solenoid of the BTSI. This ensures that the
BTSI is operating properly.
If
you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into
BARK (PI as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See
"Shifting Out of PARK
(P)"
in this section.
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you
have
left the
engine running, the vehicle
can
move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to.PARK (P).
See "Shifting Into PARK
(a)"
in the Index. If
you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing
a
Trailer" in
the Index.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up,
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