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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
P
R
N
D
2
L
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
3Third gear
Second gear
Overdrive switch
Overdrive switch
To t u r n “ON” or “OFF”Depress the overdrive
switch to choose either four-speed (“OFF”) or five-
speed (“ON”) operation. During normal driving
conditions, always drive with overdrive “ON.” This
allows the transmission to shift automatically into
five-speed operation at higher speeds, improving
fuel economy. If the indicator on the instrument
cluster is illuminated, overdrive
is “OFF.”
“SHIFT L”
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in 4 different modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above
approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.”
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is turned
from ON to ACC or LOCK
and driver’s door is
opened.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
1Key must be in “ON” or “ACC” position, and the
brake pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
2Shift to “2” position, then push “SHIFTL.”
Push again to upshift.
OVERVIEW
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the
“Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
First gear2
