Good driving practices
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Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
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Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
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Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may not be engaged.
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Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transmission in P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
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Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing and releasing the accelerator pedal.
When driving uphill or downhill, always shift to D (Drive) for driving forward or shift to R (Reverse) for driving backwards, and check the gear position indicated on the cluster before driving.
Kickdown Mechanism
Use the kickdown mechanism for maximum acceleration. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The automatic transmission will shift to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, release the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the brake pedal.