Transmission

Automatic Transmission

P: Park

P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive

Manual Mode

Move the selector lever from D (Drive) to the left. Press the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward (−) to downshift.

The selector lever can only be moved out of P (Park) when the ignition is on and the brake pedal is applied. To engage P (Park) or R (Reverse), push the release button.

See Automatic Transmission .

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