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 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:
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Press SELECT when Auto Door
Unlock is highlighted. Turn the
Menu knob to selec ...
Windshield Washer
Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer . ...
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a
long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might
have to be used so much that they would get hot and ...
