Shift lock system

For your safety, the automatic transmission has a shift lock system that prevents you from shifting the transmission from P (Park) to R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is engaged.

To shift the transmission from P (Park) to R (Reverse):

  1. Engage and hold the brake pedal.
  2. Start the engine or press the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.
  3. Move the gear shift lever.

    If you repeatedly engage and release the brake pedal with the gear shift lever in P (Park), you may hear a chattering noise and vibration near the gear shift lever. This is normal.

    WARNING

    Always engage the brake pedal fully before and while moving the gear shift lever from P (Park) into another position to avoid inadvertent vehicle motion, which could injure people in or around the vehicle.