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The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have properly engaged the transmission into the
PARK position:
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When shifting into PARK, push the lock button on
the gear selec tor and firmly move the gear selector
all the way forward until it stops and is fully seated.
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Look at the transmission gea r position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position (P), and is
not blinking.
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With the brake pedal released, verify that the gear
selector will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is stand ing for pro-
longed periods with the e ngine running. Apply the park-
ing brake and shift t he transmission into PARK if you
must exit the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the igni-
tion to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices
that limit your response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision.
CAUTION!
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Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any
other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL
can cause severe transmission damage.
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CAUTION!
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For Recreational Towing
page 193.
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For Towing A Disabled Vehicle
page 280.
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The
DRIVE position should be use d for all normal operating
conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating t he vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
while towing a heavy trailer), use the AutoStick shift
control to select a lower ge ar
page 154. Under
these conditions, using a lower gear will improve perfor-
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat buildup.
During extremely cold temperatures (-22°F [-30°C] or
below), transmission operation may be modified
depending on e ngine and transmissio n temperature as
well as vehicle speed. Normal operation will resume
once the tr ansmis sio n temperature has risen to a suit-
able level.
MANUAL (M)
The MANUAL (M, +/-) position (beside the DRIVE posi-
tion) enables fu ll manual control of transmission shift-
ing also known as AutoStick mode. Toggling the gear
selector forward (-) or rearward (+) while in the MANUAL
(AutoStick) position will manually select the transmis-
sion gear, and will display the cu rre nt gear in the instru-
ment cluster
page 154.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electronically for
abnormal conditions. If a cond it io n is detected that
could result in transmission damage, Transmission
Limp Home mode is activated. In this mode, the trans-
mission may operate only in certain gears, or may not
shift at all. Vehicle performance may be severely
degraded and the engine may stall. In some situations,
the transmission may not re-engage if the engine is
turned off and restar ted. The Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) may be illuminated. A message in the instru-
ment cluster will inform the driver of the more serio us
conditions, and indicate what actions may be
necessary.
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing
the following steps:
NOTE:
•
In cases where the instrument cluster message indi-
cates the transmission may not re-engage after
engine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a
desired location (preferably, at an authorized
dealer).
•
Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-
mend that you visit an authorized dealer at your
earliest possible convenience. An authorized dealer
has diagnostic equipment to assess the condition of
your transmission.
•
If the transmi ssi on cannot be reset, authorized
dealer service is required.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmiss ion into PARK, if possible. If not,
shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
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