Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)before starting the engine. Your vehicle has anautomatic transmission shift lock control system.You must fully apply your regular brakes firstand then press the shift lever button before youcan shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is inON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), easepressure on the shift lever and push the shift leverall the way into PARK (P) as you maintainbrake application. Then press the shift lever buttonand move the shift lever into another gear. SeeShifting Out of Park (P) on page 128.Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while yourvehicle is moving forward could damagethe transmission. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your vehicle isstopped.REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.At low vehicle speeds, you can also useREVERSE (R) to rock your vehicle back and forthto get out of snow, ice, or sand without damagingyour transmission. See If Your Vehicle is Stuckin Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 320 foradditional information.NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesnot connect with the wheels. To restart whenyou are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.You can also use NEUTRAL (N) when yourvehicle is being towed.{CAUTION:Shifting into a drive gear while yourengine is running at high speed isdangerous. Unless your foot is firmly onthe brake pedal, your vehicle could movevery rapidly. You could lose control andhit people or objects. Do not shift into adrive gear while your engine is running athigh speed.Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at highspeed may damage the transmission. Therepairs would not be covered by your warranty.Be sure the engine is not running at highspeed when shifting your vehicle.119
