How Does Automatic Return to Park (P) Work
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you attempt to exit your vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your vehicle is stationary and any of the following occur:
- You switch the vehicle off.
- You open the driver door with the driver seatbelt unfastened.
- You unfasten the driver seatbelt when the driver door is open.
Note: Do not use automatic return to park (P) when your vehicle is moving, except in an emergency. See Starting and Stopping the Engine.
Automatic Return to Park (P) Limitations
Automatic return to park (P) may not work if any of the following occur:
- The driver door ajar sensor is malfunctioning.
- The driver seatbelt sensor is malfunctioning.
See an authorized dealer if any of the following occur:
- Seatbelt indicator illuminates or tone sounds with the driver seatbelt fastened.
- Door ajar indicator does not illuminate with the driver door open.
- Door ajar indicator illuminates with the driver door closed.
- Transmission not in park message appears, with the driver door closed, after you shift out of park (P).
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