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WARNING! Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved from P, the car may start moving. R (Reverse) Never engage R while the car is moving forward. N (Neutral) Neutral - no gear engaged. Use the parking brake. D (Drive) D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. The car should not be moving when shifting from R to the D position. 3 (Intermediate gear) The transmission will shift automatically between gears 3, 2 or 1 from this position. The transmission cannot shift up to 4 (D) from position 3. The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up when this mode is selected. 2 (Intermediate gear) The transmission will shift automatically between gears 2 and 1 from this position. The transmission cannot shift up to 3 from position 2. The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up when this mode is selected. 1 (Low gear) The transmission is locked in the lowest gear when the selector is in this position. The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up when this mode is selected. If you are driving above 31 mph (50 km/h) when position 1 is selected, the transmission will automatically first shift to intermediate gear 2 until the speed has dropped to under 31 mph (50 km/h). NOTE: · Gears 3, 2, or 1 can be used if you are driving in a mountainous area, towing a trailer or to increase engine braking capacity. · The transmission has a built-in function which is designed to help prevent excessive engine speeds (high rpm) when gears 3, 2 or 1 are selected. Automatic transmission - adaptive system The automatic transmission is controlled by an adaptive guidance system that constantly monitors the way in which the transmission functions. It senses and adapts each gear shift for optimal performance. The system also monitors your particular driving style and adapts gear shifting accordingly.

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WARNING!
Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved from P, the car
may start moving.
R (Reverse)
Never engage R while the car is moving forward.
N (Neutral)
Neutral - no gear engaged. Use the parking brake.
D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. The car should
not be moving when shifting from R to the D position.
3 (Intermediate gear)
The transmission will shift automatically between gears 3, 2 or 1 from this position.
The transmission cannot shift up
to 4 (D) from position 3.
The indicator lamp
in the instrument panel lights up when this mode is selected.
2 (Intermediate gear)
The transmission will shift automatically between gears 2 and 1 from this position.
The transmission cannot shift up
to 3 from position 2.
The indicator lamp
in the instrument panel lights up when this mode is selected.
1 (Low gear)
The transmission is locked in the lowest gear when the selector is in this position. The indicator lamp
in the
instrument panel lights up when this mode is selected. If you are driving above 31 mph (50 km/h) when position 1 is
selected, the transmission will automatically first shift to intermediate gear 2 until the speed has dropped to under 31
mph (50 km/h).
NOTE:
· Gears 3, 2, or 1 can be used if you are driving in a mountainous area, towing a trailer or to increase engine braking
capacity.
· The transmission has a built-in function which is designed to help prevent excessive engine speeds (high rpm) when
gears 3, 2 or 1 are selected.
Automatic transmission - adaptive system
The automatic transmission is controlled by an adaptive guidance system that constantly monitors the way in which the
transmission functions. It senses and adapts each gear shift for optimal performance. The system also monitors your
particular driving style and adapts gear shifting accordingly.