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There are several different positions for the shift lever.

PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It’s the

best position to use when you start the engine because

the vehicle can’t move easily.

CAUTION:

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the

shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the

parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.

Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is

running unless you have to. If you have left the

engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.

You or others could be injured. To be sure your

vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly

level ground, always set your parking brake and

move the shift lever to PARK (P).

See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.

If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”

in the Index.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before

starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic

transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply

the regular brakes and press the shift control button

located on the front of the shift lever, before you can

shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If you

cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift

lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while

keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift

lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P),

being sure to press the shift lever button. See “Shifting

Out of PARK (P)” in the Index.

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE:

Shifting to REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is

moving forward could damage the transaxle.

Shift to REVERSE (R) only after the vehicle

is stopped.

To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,

ice or sand without damaging the transaxle, see “Stuck:

In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.

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