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Note: To put your vehicle in gear with the
door open, perform steps 1-4. See the
Automatic Return to Park section in this
chapter for more information on this feature.
P (Park)
With the transmission in P (Park), your vehicle
locks the transmission and prevents the front
wheels from turning. Always come to a
complete stop before putting your vehicle
into and out of P (Park). An audible chime
sounds once you select P (Park).
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle
will automatically shift into P (Park). If the
ignition is turned off while the vehicle is
moving, it will first shift into N (Neutral) until
a slow enough speed is reached. The vehicle
will then shift into P (Park) automatically.
Automatic Return to Park
Note: This feature will not operate when your
vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or neutral
tow.
Your vehicle has a safety feature that will
automatically shift your vehicle into P (Park)
when any of the following conditions occur:
• You turn the ignition off
• You open the driver's door with your
safety belt unlatched
• Your safety belt is unlatched while the
driver's door is open
If you turn the ignition off while your vehicle
is moving, your vehicle will first shift into N
(Neutral) until it slows down enough to shift
into P (Park) automatically.
Note: If you have waited an extended period
of time, (2-15 minutes) before starting your
vehicle, unlatching your safety belt will cause
this feature to activate, even with the driver's
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’s door or the indicator
illuminates with the driver’ s door closed. See
your authorized dealer.
R (Reverse)
With the transmission in R (Reverse), your
vehicle will move backward. Always come
to a complete stop before shifting into and
out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the transmission in N (Neutral), you can
start your vehicle and it is free to roll. Hold
the brake pedal down while in this position.
Stay in Neutral mode
Stay in Neutral mode allows your vehicle to
stay in N (Neutral) when you exit the vehicle.
Your vehicle must be stationary to enter this
mode.
To enter Stay in Neutral mode:
1. Press the N (Neutral) button on your
shifter assembly.
2. The message Press N to enter Stay in
Neutral mode will appear in your
information display screen.
3. Press the N (Neutral) button again to
enter Stay in Neutral mode.
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