Automatic Transmission
● Shift to 
and depress the brake
pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Models without paddle shifter
Models with paddle shifter
Depress the brake pedal and
press the release button to
move out of 
.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifter, D-paddle shift mode can be used.
Models with paddle shifter
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used.
Models without paddle shifter
Drive (D3)
Used when:
•Going up or down hills
•Towing a trailer in hilly terrain
Second
Used to increase engine braking (the
transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
See also:
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical
system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last. ...
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
6-cylinder models
■ Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
sp ...
Tools
Types of Tools
The tools were stored in the cargo area. ...