Four–Speed Automatic Transmission
The shift lever position display (located in the instrument panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the PARK position (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears.
Shift Lever
See also:
Temperature Controls
• Driver Temperature Control
Rotate this control to regulate the temperature
of the air inside the passenger
compartment for the left front seat
occupant. Rotating the dial left into
the ...
Before Climbing A Steep Hill
As you approach a hill, consider its grade or steepness.
Determine if it is too steep. Look to see what the traction is on the hill side
trail. Is the trail straight up and down?
What is on top an ...
To Vary The Speed Setting
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by pushing the
RES (+) button. If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue
to increase until the button is re ...