If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure onthe shift lever and push the shift lever all the way intoP (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then pressthe shift lever button and move the shift lever into anothergear. See Shifting Out of Park on page 2-49.Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle ismoving forward could damage the transmission.The repairs would not be covered by the vehiclewarranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicleis stopped.R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can be used to rockthe vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, orsand without damaging your transmission. See If YourVehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow onpage 4-20 for additional information.N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does notconnect with the wheels. To restart when the vehicle isalready moving, use N (Neutral) only. You can alsouse N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.{ CAUTION:Shifting into a drive gear while the engine isrunning at high speed is dangerous. Unless yourfoot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle couldmove very rapidly. You could lose control and hitpeople or objects. Do not shift into a drive gearwhile the engine is running at high speed.Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) withthe engine running at high speed may damage thetransmission. The repairs would not be covered bythe vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is notrunning at high speed when shifting the vehicle.2-38
