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Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in four 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 engine switch is set from
“ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and driver’s door is
opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Automatic Transmission
1 The engine switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
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.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
4
3
2
L
Fourth gear
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
H2
Full-time four-wheel drive models
Part-time four-wheel drive models
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Turn to “H4” with
speed below 62
mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position,
then push and turn
to “L4.”
Center differential lock button
For best fuel economy and performance under
normal driving conditions:
•“H2” position(part-time four-wheel drive models)
•“H4” position(full-time four-wheel drive models),
center differential unlocked (center differential lock
indicator and “VSC OFF” indicator is not
illuminated).
Center differential lock/unlockHigh speed
Turn to “H4” with
speed below 62
mph.
Low speed
Shift to “N” position,
then push and turn
to “L4.”
