Transmission ranges
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must depress firmly on the brake pedal and make sure your foot is off the accelerator pedal.
The shift lever must be in P (Park) before turning the engine off.
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Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
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After the vehicle has stopped, always make sure the shift lever is in P (Park), apply the parking brake, and turn the engine off.
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Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you may damage the transmission if you shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in motion.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not engaged.
Do not shift into gear unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Shifting into gear when the engine is running at high speed can cause the vehicle to move very rapidly. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit people or objects.
Do not drive with the shift lever in N (Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and could lead to an accident.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The transmission will automatically shift through a 7 gear sequence, providing the best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another vehicle or driving uphill depress the accelerator pedal further until you feel the transmission downshift to a lower gear.
To stop the vehicle during driving, please depress brake pedal fully to prevent unintended movement.
Manual mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, manual mode is selected by pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive) position into the manual gate. To return to D (Drive) range operation, push the shift lever back into the main gate.
In manual mode, moving the shift lever backwards and forwards will allow you to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions.
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Up (+): Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.
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Down (-): Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.
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Only the 7 forward gears can be selected. To reverse or park the vehicle, move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position as required.
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Downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected.
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When the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift points are varied to upshift automatically.
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If the driver presses the lever to + (Up) or - (Down) position, the transmission may not make the requested gear change if the next gear is outside of the allowable engine rpm range. The driver must execute upshifts in accordance with road conditions, taking care to keep the engine rpms below the red zone.