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current gear in the instrument cluster. Refer to
"AutoStick" in this section for further
information.
Gear Selector
NOTE:
If the gear selector cannot be moved to the
P
AR
K, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when
pushed forward), it is probably in the AutoStick
(+/-) position (beside the DRIVE position). In
AutoStick mode, the transmission gear
(1, 2, 3, etc.) is displayed in the instrument
clus
ter. Move the gear selector to the right (into
the DRIVE [D] position) for access to PARK,
REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.
Gear Ranges
Do not depress the accelerator pedal when
shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another
gear range.
NOTE:
After selecting any gear range, wait a moment
to
allow the selected gear to engage before
accelerating. This is especially important when
the engine is cold.
PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by
loc
king the transmission. The engine can be
started in this range. Never attempt to use
PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the
parking brake when exiting the vehicle in this
range.
When parking on a level surface, you may shift
the
transmission into PARK first, and then apply
the parking brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake
bef
ore shifting the transmission to PARK. As an
added precaution, turn the front wheels toward
the curb on a downhill grade and away from the
curb on an uphill grade.
When exiting the vehicle, always:
Apply the parking brake,
Shift the transmission into PARK,
Turn the ignition OFF and,
Remove the key fob from the vehicle.
NOTE:
On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the
tra
nsfer case is in a drive position.
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a
substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when exiting
the vehicle to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
Your vehicle could move and injure you and
others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to
move the transmission gear selector out of
PARK with the brake pedal released. Make
sure the transmission is in PARK before
exiting the vehicle.
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