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Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
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.
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.
WARNING:
Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. |
Selector Lever Positions
The instrument cluster displays the current position.
Park (P)
In park (P), power is not transmitted to the driven wheels and the transmission is locked. You can start the engine with the transmission in this position.
Shift into park (P) only when your vehicle is stationary.
Reverse (R)
Shift into reverse (R) only when your vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle speed.
Neutral (N)
In neutral (N), power is not transmitted to the driven wheels but the transmission is not locked. In neutral (N) your vehicle has the ability to roll freely. You can start the engine with the transmission in this position.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal position for driving.
Low (L)
Low (L) provides maximum engine braking. You can shift into low (L) at any vehicle speed.
Brake Shift Interlock
About Brake Shift Interlock
Brake shift interlock prevents you from shifting out of park (P) when you have switched the ignition on and not pressed the brake pedal.
Shifting Out of Park (P)
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WARNING:
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the stoplamps are working.
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. |
Use the brake shift interlock lever to move the selector lever out of park (P) if you cannot start the engine.
In the event of an electrical malfunction, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the stoplamps are not working. See
Fuse Specification Chart.
If the vehicle battery has no charge, jump start your vehicle. See
Jump Starting the Vehicle.
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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. |
- Remove the side panel.
- Locate the access hole.
- Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, push the brake shift interlock lever toward the front of your vehicle and hold it there.
- Move the selector lever from park (P) to neutral (N).
- Install the side panel.
- Press the brake pedal, start the engine and release the parking brake.
Transmission Not in Park (P) Audible Warning
Sounds when you open the driver door and you have not moved the selector lever to park (P).
Automatic Transmission Information Messages
| Message | Description |
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Transmission Malfunction Service Now | The system has detected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
Transmission Service Required | |
Transmission Overtemperature Stop Safely | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off and allow the transmission to cool.If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely | |
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake | |
Transmission Limited Function See Manual | The transmission has limited functionality.The system has detected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
Transmission Warming Up Please Wait | Displays at low outside temperatures, if it takes a few seconds for the transmission to engage a gear. Fully press the brake pedal until the message disappears from the information display. |
Transmission Not in Park | Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P). |
Press Brake to Unlock Gearshift Lever | Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission. |
Gearshift Lever Unlocked | Displays when the selector lever unlocks. |
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