STARTING AND OPERATING 123 pedal to shift the transmission out of PARK (or NEUTRAL, when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds). To shift past multiple gear ranges at once (such as PARK to DRIVE), simply rotate the gear selector to the appropriate detent. Select the DRIVE range for normal driving. while in the DRIVE position will select the highest available transmission gear, and will display that gear limit in the instrument cluster as 1, 2, 3, etc Ъ page125. Some models will display both the selected gear limit, and the actual current gear, while in ERS mode. started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion.
Apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle in this range. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. NOTE: In the event of a mismatch between the gear selector position and the actual transmission gear (for example, driver selects PARK while driving), the position indicator will blink continuously until the selector is returned to the proper position, or the requested shift can be completed.
The electronically controlled transmission adapts its shift schedule based on driver inputs, along with environmental and road conditions. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers). NOTE: On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position. When exiting the vehicle, always: 4 Apply the parking brake. Shift the transmission into PARK. Electronic Transmission Gear Selector Turn the engine off. Remove the key fob.
Gear Ranges CAUTION! Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain. Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears. NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before acceler ating. This is especially important when the engine is cold.
PARK (P) Before moving the transmission gear selector out of PARK, you must start the engine, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the gear selector could result. The transmission gear selector has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE positions. Manual downshifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control. Pushing the GEAR “-”/GEAR “+” switches (on the steering wheel) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be