STARTING AND OPERATING
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NEUTRAL
occurs while using the DRIVE range, such as when
This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions,
longed periods with engine running. Engine may be (i.e.,inhillyterrain,travelingintostrongheadwindsor
started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must while towing heavy trailers). Under these conditions,
leavethevehicle.
using the “5” range will improve performance and
extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting
andheatbuildup.
WARNING!
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.
DRIVE–Four-SpeedTransmission
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts,
and best fuel economy. However, select the “3” range
when frequent transmission shifting occurs while using
the DRIVE range, such as when operating the vehicle
under heavy loading conditions, (i.e., in hilly terrain,
5
DRIVE–Six-SpeedTransmission
This range should be used for most city and highway travelingintostrongheadwindsorwhiletowingheavy
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts, trailers).Undertheseconditions,usingthe“3”rangewill
and best fuel economy. However, use the Electronic improve performance and extend transmission life by
RangeSelect(ERS)modebymovingthelever—/+and reducingexcessiveshiftingandheatbuildup.
selectthe“5”rangewhenfrequenttransmissionshifting
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