Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
 WARNING: Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds will limit engine performance, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury. WARNING: When your vehicle is stationary, keep the brake pedal fully pressed when shifting gears. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury, death or property damage. |
Selector Lever Positions
The instrument cluster displays the current gear.
Park (P)
In park (P), power is not transmitted to the driven wheels and the transmission is locked. You can start the engine with the transmission in this position.
Shift into park (P) only when your vehicle is stationary.
Reverse (R)
Shift into reverse (R) only when your vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle speed.
Neutral (N)
In neutral (N), power is not transmitted to the driven wheels but the transmission is not locked. You can start the engine with the transmission in this position.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal position for driving.
Sport (S)
In sport (S), the transmission selects the optimum gear for best performance.
SelectShift™ (If Equipped)
About SelectShift™
Use this feature to upshift or downshift using the buttons on the selector lever.
Using SelectShift™
Shift into sport (S). Press the + button to switch the feature on.
- Press the + button to upshift.
- Press the – button to downshift.
Shift into another gear to switch the feature off.
Brake Shift Interlock
About Brake Shift Interlock
Brake shift interlock prevents you from shifting out of park (P) when you have switched the ignition on and not pressed the brake pedal.
Shifting Out of Park (P)
| WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the stoplamps are working. WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
Use the brake shift interlock lever to move the selector lever out of park (P) if you cannot start the engine.
In the event of an electrical malfunction, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the stoplamps are not working. See Fuse Specification Chart.
If the vehicle battery has no charge, jump start your vehicle. See Jump Starting the Vehicle.
| WARNING: When doing this procedure, you need to take the transmission out of park (P) which means your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully apply the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheels chocks if appropriate. |
- Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the panel.
- Locate the brake shift interlock lever.
- Push the brake shift interlock lever toward the rear of your vehicle and hold it there.
- Move the selector lever from park (P) to neutral (N).
- Install the panel.
- Press the brake pedal, start the engine and release the parking brake.
Note: Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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