Automatic Transmission

Shift-Lock System

Shift-Lock System

The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.

 

To shift from P:

  1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

  2. Start the engine.

  3. Press and hold the lock-release button.

  4. Move the selector lever.

 

  • When the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switched off, the selector lever cannot be shifted from P position.

  • The ignition cannot be switched to OFF if the selector lever is not in P position.

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Transmission Ranges

Transmission Ranges

  • The shift position indication in the instrument cluster illuminates.

    Refer to Shift Position Indication (Search).

  • Shift the selector lever to the P or N position to start the engine.

P (Park)

P locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from rotating.

 

Always set the selector lever to P position and set the parking brake:

Only setting the selector lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to hold, the vehicle could move and cause an accident.

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  • Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is moving can damage your transmission.

  • Shifting into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is running faster than idle can damage the transmission.

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R (Reverse)

In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. You must be at a complete stop before shifting to or from R, except under rare circumstances as explained in Rocking the Vehicle (Search).

N (Neutral)

In N, the wheels and transmission are not locked. The vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are on.

 

If the engine is running faster than idle, do not shift from N or P into a driving gear:

It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is running faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle could move suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury.

Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle:

Shifting into N while driving is dangerous. Engine braking cannot be applied when decelerating which could lead to an accident or serious injury.

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Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle. Doing so can cause transmission damage.

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Apply the parking brake or depress the brake pedal before moving the selector lever from N position to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

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D (Drive)

D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transmission will automatically shift through a 6-gear sequence.

M (Manual)

M is the manual shift mode position. Gears can be shifted up or down by operating the selector lever.

Refer to Manual Shift Mode (Search).

Manual Shift Mode

Manual Shift Mode

The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels much like a manual transmission when more control is desired.

To change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M.

 

 

  • Changing to manual shift mode while driving will not damage the transmission.

  • If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1.

  • If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator pedal when driving in D range, 5th gear/6th gear, the gear will shift to M4/M5.

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To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D.

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