WARNING   WARNING:  Always apply the parking brake fully and make sure you shift into park (P). Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds will limit engine performance, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury.

Note:   Do not leave your vehicle with the transmission in neutral (N). Leaving your vehicle with the transmission in neutral (N) will drain the battery and you may not be able to start your vehicle.
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission
Activate Grade Assist
  1. Fully press down the brake pedal.
  1. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear.
  1. Come to a complete stop.
  1. Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in park (P).
Park (P)
This position locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning. Come to a complete stop before putting your vehicle into and out of park (P).
Reverse (R)
With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), your vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of reverse (R).
Neutral (N)
With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), your vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy.
Low (L)
  • Provides maximum engine braking.
  • The transmission may be shifted into low (L) at any vehicle speed.
  • Is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions and results in lower fuel economy.
Grade assist:
Press the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever to activate grade assist.
Grade Assist Active
  • Provides additional grade braking with a combination of engine motoring and high-voltage battery charging to help maintain vehicle speed when descending a grade.
  • As your vehicle determines the amount of engine motoring and high-voltage battery charging, you may notice the engine speed increasing and decreasing to help maintain your vehicle speed when descending a grade.
  • The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated.
Grade Assist  The grade assist lamp will appear in the instrument cluster when grade assist is turned on.
Press the transmission control switch again to return to normal drive (D).
Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working.
WARNING   WARNING:  When doing this procedure, you need to take the transmission out of park (P) which means your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully apply the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheels chocks if appropriate.
WARNING   WARNING:  If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Note:   See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used.
Note:   For some markets this feature will be disabled.
Use the brake shift interlock lever to move the gearshift lever from the park position in the event of an electrical malfunction or if your vehicle has a dead battery.
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition off before performing this procedure.
Shifter Boot
  1. Remove the shifter boot using a suitable tool
Brake-Shift Interlock
  1. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, depress the brake shift interlock override until the blocker moves.
  1. Move the transmission selector from park (P) to neutral (N).
  1. Install the shifter boot.
  1. Apply the brake pedal, start the vehicle and release the parking brake.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow
Note:   Do not rock your vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Note:   Do not rock your vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

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