Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer.
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the ignition or from the vehicle if the vehicle is not in P (Park).
TRANSMISSION HOT— IDLE ENGINE
This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.
See also:
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, safety belt
pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materi ...
How to Add Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to b ...
Compact Spare Tire
WARNING
Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss
of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured.
Use only one compact ...
