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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNINGS Always fully apply the parking brake andmake sure you shift intopark (P). Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applyingbothpedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds will limit engine performance, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury. Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent access key is inside your vehicle. Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission Putting your vehicle in gear: 1. Fully press down on the brake pedal. 2. Press and hold the button on the front of the gearshift lever. 3. Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear. 4. Release the button and your transmission remains in the selected gear.

Park (P) This position locks the transmission and prevents the wheels from turning. Reverse (R) With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), your vehicle moves backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of reverse (R). Neutral (N) With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), your vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down when in this position. Drive (D) Drive (D) is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through gears one through six. Sport (S) Moving the gearshift lever to sport (S): • Provides additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear operation to enhance performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain or mountainous areas. This increases engine RPM during engine braking. • Provides additional lower gear operation through the automatic transmission shift strategy. • Gears are selected more quickly and at higher engine speeds. TowMode (If Equipped) To activate towmode, press the button under the headlamp control. The indicator light illuminates and a message displays in the instrument cluster when the system becomes active. Press the button again to turn the system off.

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