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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 due to steepness of grade.
If constant upshifting or downshifting occurs while
driving on 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
and winding roads.
L (Low): This position reduces vehicle speed more
than I (Intermediate) without using the brakes. You can
use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
If the shift lever is put in L (Low), the transmission will
not shift into a low gear until the vehicle is going slowly
enough.
Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal
may damage the transmission. The repair will not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck,
do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use
the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
Manual Transmission Operation
This is the shift pattern.
Here is how to operate the manual transmission:
1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First).
Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press
the accelerator pedal.
You can shift into 1 (First) when the vehicle is
traveling less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have
come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into
1 (First), put the shift lever in N (Neutral) and let up on
the clutch pedal. Press the clutch pedal back down.
Then shift into 1 (First).
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