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N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not
connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the
vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also,
use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.
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WARNING:
Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear
while the engine is running at high speed.
Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with
the engine running at high speed may damage the
transmission. The repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not
running at high speed when shifting the vehicle.
D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides
the best fuel economy. If you need more power for
passing, and you are:
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Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
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Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
Notice: If the vehicle seems to start up rather
slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and
you continue to drive the vehicle that way, you
could damage the transmission. Have the vehicle
serviced right away. You can drive in L2 (Low) when
you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and
D (Drive) for higher speeds until then.
I (Intermediate): This position is also used for normal
driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed without using
the brakes for slight downgrades where the vehicle
would otherwise accelerate. If constant upshifting or
downshifting occurs while driving up steep hills, this
position can be used to prevent repetitive types of
shifts. You might choose I (Intermediate) instead of
D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads and when
towing a trailer, so that there is less shifting between
gears.
L (Low): This position gives you access to 4 (Fourth),
3 (Third), 2 (Second) and 1 (First) gear ranges. This
provides more engine braking but lower fuel economy
than D (Drive). You can use it on very steep hills, or in
deep snow or mud. If the electronic range select is put
in L (Low), the transmission will not shift into lower
gears until the vehicle is going slow enough.
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