2–6 STARTING AND OPERATING
DRIVING WITH AN AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION*
5-speed automatic transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
WARNING
The vehicle could move unexpectedly
when shifting. You could lose control
and hit people or objects.
Always depress brake pedal firmly
while shifting from "P" (Park) or "N"
(Neutral) to a forward or reverse
gear.
CAUTION
Always use the parking brake.
Do not depend on "P" position to
keep the vehicle from moving.
WARNING
To help prevent transmission
damage;
• Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from "P" or
"N" to "R", "D", "3", "2", or "1".
Always depress the brake pedal
until shifting is completed.
• Never shift to "P (Park)" or "R (Re-
verse)" while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
Shift to "P" or "R" only after ve-
hicle is stopped completely.
• When stopping the vehicle on an
uphill gradient, do not hold the
vehicle by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. The foot brake should
be used for this purpose.
• To drive on a slope, set the lever
to "3", "2" or "1" position accord-
ing to road condition.
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