R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.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.Also use this gear to rock the vehicle back and forth toget out of snow, ice or sand without damaging thetransmission. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,Ice, or Snow on page 4-18 for additional information.N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does notconnect with the wheels. To restart when you arealready moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, useN (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 damagethe transmission. The repairs would not be coveredby the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine isnot running at high speed when shifting the vehicle.D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It providesthe best fuel economy for the vehicle. If you needmore power for passing, and you are:• Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push theaccelerator pedal about halfway down.• Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push theaccelerator all the way down.The transmission will shift down to the next gear andhave more power.Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditionscould result in skidding, see Skidding under Loss ofControl on page 4-10.2-30
