STARTING AND OPERATING
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NEUTRAL
Whenfrequenttransmissionshiftingoccurswhileusing
This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- theDRIVE/OVERDRIVErange,suchaswhenoperating
longed periods with engine running. Engine may be the vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in hilly
started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must terrain,travelingintostrongheadwinds,orwhiletowing
leavethevehicle.
trailers),usethirdgear.
DRIVE—3rd
WARNING!
ThisrangeeliminatesshiftsintoOVERDRIVE.Thetrans-
mission will operate normally in first and second gear
whileinthisrange.
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
practicesthatlimityourresponsetochangingtraffic
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicleandhaveanaccident.
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Using third gear while operating the vehicle
NOTE:
under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor-
mance, fuel economy, and extend transmission life by
reducingexcessiveshiftingandheatbuildup.
DRIVE/OVERDRIVE
This range should be used for most city and highway Usethirdgearwhendescendingsteepgradestoprevent
driving.Itprovidessmoothestupshiftsanddownshifts, brakesystemdistress.
andbestfueleconomy.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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