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Driving your vehicle
R (Reverse)
D (Drive)
2 (Second Gear)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 4-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
Use 2 (Second Gear) for more power
when climbing hills and for increased
braking when going down hills.This posi-
tion also helps reduce wheel spin on slip-
pery surfaces. When the shift lever is
placed in 2 (Second Gear), the transaxle
will automatically shift from first to sec-
ond gear.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transaxle if you shift into R
(Reverse) while the vehicle is in
motion, except as explained in
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear.
1 (First Gear)
“Rocking the vehicle” in this sec-
tion.
Move the shift lever to this position in
hard pulling situations and for climbing
steep grades.
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NOTICE
Always ensure vehicle is stationary, at a
complete
(Drive).
stop, before selecting D
CAUTION
N (Neutral)
Do not exceed the recommended
maximum speeds in 2 (Second
Gear) or 1 (First Gear). Operating
the vehicle at speeds above the
maximum recommended for 2
(Second Gear) or 1 (First Gear) may
cause excessive heat to develop
which could result in damage or
failure of the automatic transaxle.
The wheels and transaxle are not locked.
The vehicle will roll freely even on the
slightest incline unless the parking brake
or service brakes are applied.
3 (Third Gear)
Move the shift lever to this position for
towing a trailer when climbing up a hill.
This position also provides engine brak-
ing when going down hills.
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