Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
 WARNING: Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds limits vehicle 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. WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the vehicle off and remove the key or remote control before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. |
Selector Lever Positions
The instrument cluster displays the current position.
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)
| WARNING: In neutral (N) your vehicle is free to roll. |
In neutral (N), power is not transmitted to the driven wheels.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal position for driving.
Manual (M)
In manual (M), you can upshift or downshift using the buttons on the selector lever.
Manually Shifting Gears
The instrument cluster displays the current gear. The current gear flashes when your vehicle cannot shift into the requested gear. Your vehicle does not shift if the requested gear raises or lowers the engine speed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fully press the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note: Prolonged driving with high engine speed could cause vehicle damage not covered by vehicle warranty.
Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily change gear.
Note: We recommend using this feature for engine braking, driving on hilly or mountainous roads.
- Press any button to switch the feature on.
- Press the upper + button to upshift.
- Press the lower – button to downshift.
- Hold the upper + button for a few seconds to switch the feature off.
Note: The feature switches off after a short period of time if neither button is pressed.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note: We recommend using this feature for engine braking, driving on hilly or mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.
- Shift to manual (M) to switch the feature on.
- Press the upper + button to upshift.
- Press the lower – button to downshift.
- Shift to drive (D) 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, apply the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheel 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.
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings
Transmission Not In Park (P) Audible Warning
Sounds if any of the following occur:
- You switch your vehicle off before shifting into park (P).
- You open the driver door before shifting into park (P).
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