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NOTE:
This vehicle incorporates an Electric Park Brake activa-
tion feature which engages automatically when the
vehicle is parked on a 9% sloped surface, with the
vehicle pointing up the grade or down the grade.
CAUTION!
•
Before moving the transmission gear selector out
of PARK, you must turn the ignition to the ON/RUN
position, and also press the brake pedal. Other-
wise, damage to the gear selector could result.
•
DO NOT press the accelerator pedal when shifting
from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as
this can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have properly engaged the transmission into the
PARK position:
•
Look at the transmission gear position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position (P), and is
not blinking.
•
With the brake pedal released, verify that the gear
selector will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NOTE:
Based on the drive gear and/or speed of the vehicle,
the Vehicle Pedestrian Alert Module (VPAM) will broad-
cast a sound from the rear of the vehicle to warn
nearby pedestrians that a vehicle is approaching. In
addition, the module will indicate a change in speed by
varying the volume of sound.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for pro-
longed periods with the propulsion system active. The
vehicle may be started in this range. Apply the parking
brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must
exit the vehicle.
NOTE:
Based on the drive gear and/or speed of the vehicle,
the Vehicle Pedestrian Alert Module (VPAM) will broad-
cast a sound from the rear of the vehicle (if moving in
the rearward direction) or from the front (if moving in
the forward direction) or from both the front and rear if
vehicle direction cannot be determined, to warn nearby
pedestrians that a vehicle is approaching. In addition,
the module will indicate a change in speed by varying
the volume of sound.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the igni-
tion to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices
that limit your response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage.
For Recreational Towing
page 167.
For Towing A Disabled Vehicle
page 261.
STARTING AND OPERATING
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving
characteristics under all normal operating conditions.
NOTE:
•
If the transmission becomes too hot, the Transmis-
sion Temperature Warning Light may illuminate, a
warning message may appear in the instrument
cluster display and the torque level may be reduced
until the transmission cools down.
•
Based on the drive gear and/or speed of the
vehicle, the Vehicle Pedestrian Alert Module (VPAM)
will broadcast a sound from the front of the vehicle
to warn nearby pedestrians that a vehicle is
approaching. In addition, the module will indicate a
change in speed by varying the volume of sound.
LOW (L)
This range should be used when descending very steep
grades or when increased regeneration is desired. The
vehicle transmission can be operated continuously in
LOW without damaging the vehicle or causing issues.
Using the LOW position will increase the rate of decel-
eration (along with increasing regeneration of power
into the vehicle's high voltage battery) when the accel-
erator pedal is released in comparison to the DRIVE
position. To access the LOW position, push down on the
gear selector and rotate it fully clockwise. Shifting
between DRIVE and LOW can be done at any speed.
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