Driving your vehicle
Automatic transaxle operation
For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
forward or reverse gear.
CAUTION
The highly efficient automatic transaxle
has 6 forward speeds and one reverse
speed. The individual speeds are select-
ed automatically, depending on the posi-
tion of the shift lever.
• To
avoid
damage
to
your
transaxle, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
ward
gear position with the
brakes on.
•
•
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or
R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order iden-
tified.
•
•
When stopped on an upgrade, do
not hold the vehicle stationary
with engine power. Use the serv-
ice brake or the parking brake.
✽
NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if
the battery has been disconnected, may
be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and the shifting sequence will
adjust after shifts are cycled a few times
by
Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control
Module).
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P
(Park)
into
D
(Drive),
or
R
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.
the
TCM
(Transaxle
Control
Transaxle ranges
The indicator lights in the instrument
cluster displays the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
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