AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5-speed automatic transmission
The automatic transmission in your ve-
hicle is electronically controlled by a
transmission control module to produce
maximum power and smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the rec-
ommended operating procedures for this
transmission. Follow these procedures for
maximum
vehicle
performance
and
driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal and push the selector le-
ver button before shifting the selector
lever to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D
(Drive) or Manual shift mode position. Be
sure the vehicle is fully stopped before at-
tempting to shift the selector lever.
This automatic transmission model is de-
signed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition
switch is ON.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of
P (Park) position and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition key is turned
to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the
key is removed from the switch.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed
and push the selector lever button to
shift into a driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot
brake, then gradually start the vehicle
in motion.
WARNING
O
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or manual
shift mode. Always depress the brake
pedal until shifting is completed. Failure
to do so could cause you to lose control
and have an accident.
O
Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
O
On slippery roads, do not downshift.
This may cause a loss of control.
O
Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse)
while the vehicle is moving forward.
Never shift to P (Park) or D (Drive) while
the vehicle is moving rearward. These
could cause an accident.
CAUTION
When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing
the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should
be used for this purpose.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Starting and driving
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