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Power Mode Selector Switch
When you need more power for climbing hills or quicker
acceleration, press the "P" (power) switch. The POWER
indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will come
on. For normal driving, press the "N" (normal) switch.
The POWER indicator light will go off.
The power mode delays the automatic transmission shift
points to allow for higher engine speeds in each gear.
The automatic transmission also has the ability to
provide SECOND (2) gear starts for improved
traction on slippery surfaces.
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A power mode selector
switch is included
-
with the four
speed
automatic transmission.
The power mode selector switch must be in the P (power)
mode and the transmission gear selector in SECOND (2),
which will remain in SECOND (2) until you shift the
vehicle to DRIVE (D).
Manual Transmission Operation
5-Speed
FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into
FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal
as you press the accelerator pedal.
You can shift into FIRST (1) when you're going less
than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you've come to a complete
stop and it's hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift
lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the
clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).
This is your shift pattern.
Here's how to operate
your transmission:
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