Shifting
Shifting
Change your vehicle's gears to begin driving.
Shift Lever*
4 - cylinder models
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving or sequential shift mode (see "Sequential Shift Mode").
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission.
Sequential Shift Mode*
4-cylinder models
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode momentarily, and the gear indicator comes on. When you start driving at a constant speed, sequential shift mode automatically switches off, and the gear indicator goes off.
When the shift lever is in D (with SPORT+ mode): The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode, and the M (sequential shift) indicator and gear indicator come on. At speeds of 2 mph (4 km/h) or less, the vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st gear.
To cancel this mode, press the IDS button (see "Integrated Dynamics System") to select a different mode. When sequential shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear indicator go off.
Second gear lock mode (in SPORT+ mode): If you pull the (+) paddle shifter while stopped or driving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the gear is locked in 2nd gear. This makes it easier to pull away on slippery surfaces such as snow-covered roads. To cancel 2nd gear lock mode, pull the (-) paddle shifter.
Electronic Gear Selector*
6-cylinder models
Select the vehicle's gear using a simple button interface. Apply the brake pedal and select a gear.
Park (P): Press to put the vehicle in Park. A red indicator appears.
Reverse (R): Pull back to put the vehicle in Reverse. A green indicator appears.
Neutral (N): Press to put the vehicle in Neutral. A red indicator appears.
Drive (D): Press to put the vehicle in Drive. A green indicator appears. Release the electric parking brake to begin driving (see "Remote Engine Start").
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the electronic gear selector response may be slow. Always apply the brake pedal before shifting into Park (P), and confirm that (P) is shown on the gear position indicator before releasing the brake.
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park (P) is engaged. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have confirmed that (P) is shown on the gear position indicator.
When you change from D to R and vice versa, or want to change to Park (P), come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal applied. Operating the gear buttons before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Auto park mode
For your convenience, Park (P) is automatically engaged when the vehicle is turned off, or when all of the following conditions are met: the vehicle is stopped with the engine running, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, and the driver's door is opened. You should always apply the brake and shift to Park when idling, or before exiting the vehicle.
If you select any gear other than Park when the driver's door is opened and the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, Park is reengaged when the brake pedal is released.
Car wash mode
Follow the procedure below to use a conveyor-style car wash where you or an attendant do not remain in the vehicle. Make sure the wiper lever is in the OFF position (see "Wiper Operation"). You should inform the car wash attendant of this procedure.
When the engine is running, apply the brake pedal, select Neutral (N), then release the brake pedal.
Press and hold N for two seconds. This puts the vehicle into car wash mode.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed while the vehicle is in car wash mode, the power mode will change to ACCESSORY.
Sequential Mode*
6-cylinder models
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the steering wheel.
When the gear is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential mode momentarily, and the gear indicator comes on. When you start driving at a constant speed, sequential mode automatically switches off, and the gear indicator goes off.
When the gear is in D (with SPORT+ mode): The vehicle goes into sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator and gear indicator come on.
To cancel this mode, press the IDS button (see "Integrated Dynamics System") to select a different mode. When sequential mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear indicator go off.
*if equipped
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