WARNING   WARNING:  Always fully apply the parking brake and make sure you shift into park (P). Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not use tow/haul when the road surface is slippery. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle.
WARNING   WARNING:  When your vehicle is stationary, keep the brake pedal fully pressed when shifting gears. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury, death or property damage.

Note:   You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent access key is inside your vehicle.
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission
Console Shifter
Automatic Transmission Selector Shifter
Column Shifter (If Equipped)
Column Shifter
Note:   You can press the button on the gearshift lever to cycle through the available drive modes.  See   Drive Control. 
Putting Your Vehicle In or Out of Gear:
  1. Fully press down on the brake pedal.
  1. Move the transmission selector to the desired gear.
  1. When you finish driving, come to a complete stop.
  1. Move the transmission selector to park (P).
The instrument cluster displays the current gear.
Park (P)
With the transmission in park (P), your vehicle locks the transmission and prevents the wheels from turning. Always come to a complete stop before putting your vehicle into and out of park (P).
On a console shifter, when you switch the ignition off, your vehicle shifts into park (P). If you switch the ignition off when the vehicle is moving, it first shifts into neutral (N) until it comes to a complete stop. Your vehicle then shifts into park (P) automatically.
The electric parking brake may apply when you shift to park (P) without the brake pedal fully pressed. The electric parking brake applies when you shift to park (P) on large slopes. The electric parking brake releases with the drive away release function or manually as described in the Releasing the Electric Parking Brake section.  See   Electric Parking Brake. 
Automatic Return to Park - Console Shifter
Note:   This feature does not operate when your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or neutral tow.
Your vehicle has a feature that shifts into park (P) when any of the following conditions occur:
  • You turn the vehicle off.
  • You open the driver door with your seatbelt unlatched and the vehicle stopped.
  • You unlatch your seatbelt when the driver door is open and the vehicle stopped.
If you turn your vehicle off when moving, your vehicle first shifts into neutral (N) until it comes to a complete stop and then shift into park (P) automatically.
Note:   If you have waited an extended period of time, 2-15 minutes before starting your vehicle, unlatching your seatbelt can cause this feature to turn on, even with the driver door closed.
Note:   This feature may not work properly if the door ajar switch is malfunctioning. If your door ajar indicator does not illuminate when you open the driver door or the indicator illuminates with the driver door closed, see your authorized dealer.
Reverse (R)
With the selector in reverse (R), your vehicle moves backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of reverse (R).
Neutral (N)
With the selector in neutral (N), you can start your vehicle and it is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down when in this position.
Stay in Neutral Mode - Console Shifter
This mode allows your vehicle to stay in neutral when you exit your vehicle. Extended usage of Stay in Neutral mode could result in a battery voltage reduction to a level where the vehicle may no longer start. Keep your vehicle stationary to enter this mode.
Note:   Stay in Neutral mode is a temporary vehicle state with the ignition off. Once in this mode, maintain sufficient battery voltage or your vehicle returns to park. Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:   Always put your vehicle in Stay in Neutral mode if you want your vehicle to stay in neutral when you exit or switch off your vehicle.
Note:   Do not use this feature for towing your vehicle.
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.

To enter Stay in Neutral mode:
  • Move the transmission selector to neutral (N).
  • A message appears in your information display screen prompting you to press the manual (M) button.
  • Press the manual (M) button again to enter Stay in Neutral mode.You can complete this step as long as the message prompts you to remain in neutral (N).A confirmation message appears in the information display when your vehicle has entered Stay in Neutral mode.
To exit Stay in Neutral mode, apply the brake and select a different gear. See Putting your vehicle in or out of gear for more information.
Stay in Neutral Mode - Console Shifter - No Start
Use this feature to move your transmission from the park (P) position in the event of a no start situation. If your vehicle has a dead battery, it requires an external power source. Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:   This feature only functions if your 12 volt battery has power and the starter can spin the engine. If vehicle battery voltage is not sufficient, it could need an external 12 volt power source, for example, jumper cables, battery charger or jump pack, for this feature to function.
Note:   Once in this mode, maintain sufficient battery voltage or your vehicle returns to park.
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.

  1. Do not press the brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button.
  1. Fully press down on the brake pedal. Keep the brakes applied through step 6.
  1. Press the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold through step 6.
  1. Rotate transmission selector to Neutral (N) and press the manual (M) button.
  1. Press and release the push to start button, the transmission needs a minimum of 2 seconds to exit park.
  1. When neutral (N) displays, you can release the brake and accelerator pedals.
To exit Stay in Neutral mode, select a different gear.
A message appears in your information display screen when your vehicle has entered Stay in Neutral mode.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through gears one through ten.
Manual (M)
With the transmission selector in manual (M) or by placing the shifter column into the manual position, you can change gears up or down as preferred. By pushing the manual (M) button, you have control of selecting the gear you desire using the + and - buttons on the transmission selector.
Tow/Haul Mode
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not use tow/haul when the road surface is slippery. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle.

Tow Haul Drive Mode  With Column Shifter
To activate tow haul for the column shifter, press the button on the gearshift lever to cycle through the available drive modes until you can select tow haul mode.  See   Drive Control.  The tow haul indicator light illuminates in the instrument cluster when the system is active.
With Console Shifter
To activate tow haul, press the drive modes button or rotate the dial, to cycle through the available drive modes until you can select tow haul mode.  See   Drive Control.  The tow haul indicator light illuminates in the instrument cluster when the system is active.
The tow/haul feature:
  • Moves upshifts to higher engine speeds to reduce the frequency of transmission shifting.
  • Provides engine braking in all forward gears, which slows your vehicle and assists you in controlling your vehicle when descending a slope.
  • Depending on driving conditions and load conditions, may downshift the transmission, and slow your vehicle to help control your vehicle speed when descending a hill. The amount of downshift braking provided varies based upon the amount you press the brake pedal.
The tow haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load.
To deactivate the tow haul feature for column shifter and return to normal driving mode, press the button on the gearshift lever twice. The indicator light deactivates when the system turns off. Tow haul mode also deactivates when you power down your vehicle.
To deactivate the tow haul feature for vehicles with console shifter, cycle through the available drive modes with the drive modes button or rotary dial to select an alternate mode.  See   Drive Control.  The indicator light deactivates when the system turns off.
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission
Your vehicle has a SelectShift Automatic transmission. The SelectShift Automatic transmission gives you the ability to change gears up or down without a clutch as desired.
To prevent the engine from running at too low of an RPM, which may cause it to stall, SelectShift still makes some downshifts if it determines that you have not downshifted in time. Although SelectShift makes some downshifts for you, it still allows you to downshift at any time as long as the SelectShift determines that damage to the engine does not occur from over-revving.
Note:   Engine damage could occur if you maintain excessive engine revving without shifting.
Automatic Transmission Selector Shifter
The SelectShift Automatic transmission feature has two modes: Progressive Range Selection (PRS) and M mode.
Progressive Range Selection - PRS
Progressive Range Selection gives you the ability to lockout gears from the automatic shifting range. This may provide you with an improved driving experience, for example, in slippery conditions or when experiencing a steep slope.
With the transmission selector in drive (D), push the – button to active PRS. The available and selected gears show on the instrument cluster.
All available gears display with the current gear indicated. Push the – button again to lock out gears beginning with the highest gear. For example, push the – button twice to lock out 10th and 9th gears. Only the available gears display and the transmission automatically shifts between the available gears. Push the + button to unlock gears and allow the transmission to shift to higher gears. The transmission shifts automatically within the gear range you select.
Manual (M)
Pushing the manual (M) button on the selector allows you to manually select the gear you desire or by moving the shifter column to the manual (M) position. Only the current gear displays. Use the buttons on the transmission selector to manually select gears. Push the + button to upshift or the – button to downshift. Once in manual mode, press manual (M) again to deactivate manual control, or place the column in the preferred position.
SelectShift does not automatically upshift, even if the engine is approaching the RPM limit. Shift it manually by pushing the + button.
Brake-Shift Interlock (Console Shifter Only)
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:   Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working.
Note:   See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if you use this procedure.
Note:   For some markets, this feature disables.
Your vehicle comes with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents moving the transmission from park (P) when the ignition is in the on position and you have not pressed the brake pedal.
If you cannot move the selector out of park (P) with the ignition in the on position and the brake pedal pressed, a malfunction may have occurred. It is possible that a fuse has blown, or your vehicle’s brake lamps are not operating properly.  See   Fuse Specification Chart. 
If the fuse has not blown and the brake lamps are working properly, the following procedure allows you to move the gearshift lever from park (P):
  1. Apply the parking brake and start the engine before performing this procedure.
  1. Locate your brake-shift interlock access slot. The slot is in your center console storage bin. The access slot does not have a label.
Brake-Shift Interlock Switch
  1. Insert a screwdriver into the slot, press in and hold the brake shift interlock switch, inside the slot on the console.
  1. With the override switch still held, put the transmission selector in neutral (N).
  1. Release the override button.
  1. You can shift into gear and drive the vehicle.
  1. Release the parking brake.
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning
This feature may increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over the life of your vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission may have firm shifts, soft shifts or both. This operation is normal and does not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process fully updates transmission operation.
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 could occur.
Note:   Do not rock your vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires could occur, or the engine could overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, you may rock it 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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