AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always fully apply theparking brake and make sure you shift intopark (P). Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds will limit engine performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or property damage.
Note:Do not use supplemental transmissionfluid additives, treatments, or cleaningagents. Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in vehicle damage not covered by thevehicle warranty.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P)
WARNING: Move the transmissionselector lever to park (P) only when yourvehicle is stationary.
This position locks the driveline. Come to acomplete stop before shifting into and outof park (P).
The electric parking brake could apply whenyou shift to park (P) without the brake pedalfully pressed. The electric parking brakeapplies when you shift to park (P) on largeslopes. The electric parking brake releaseswith the drive away release function. SeeElectric Parking Brake (page 223).
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the transmission in park(P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the vehicle battery has run out ofcharge. See Jump Starting the Vehicle(page 316).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown. See Fuses (page 323).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if youattempt to exit your vehicle without thetransmission in park (P). See How DoesAutomatic Return to Park (P) Work (page213).
Note:If you shift into park (P) without fullypressing the brake, the parking brake couldapply. If you shift into park (P) on a slope, theparking brake could apply. SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 224).
Note:You can start your vehicle in thisposition.
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Note:A tone could sound when you selectpark (P).
REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) your vehicleis free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
DRIVE (D)
In drive (D) power is transmitted to the drivenwheels.
SPORT (S)
Putting the vehicle in sport (S):
•Provides additional engine braking andextends lower gear operation to enhanceperformance for uphill climbs, hilly terrainor mountainous areas. This increasesengine RPM during engine braking.
•Provides additional lower gear operationthrough the automatic transmission shiftstrategy.
•Provides gear selection more quickly andat higher engine speeds.
Note:You can shift into sport at any vehiclespeed.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
The transmission selector is located near themiddle of the instrument panel. Press abutton to select a position.
•Park (P)
•Reverse (R)
•Neutral (N)
•Drive (D)
•Sport (S) (If equipped)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the currentposition.
Note:The position could illuminate on thetransmission selector.
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MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS (IF EQUIPPED)
SHIFTING USING THE PADDLESHIFTERS
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requested gear.Your vehicle will not shift if the requestedgear raises or lowers the engine speedbeyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fully pressthe accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting in Drive (D)
Use this feature when overtaking anothervehicle, or to temporarily change gear.
•Pull any paddle to switch the feature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds toswitch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if neither paddle is pulled.
Manually Shifting in Sport (S)
Use this feature for engine braking on hillyor mountainous roads, or to select a specificgear.
•Pull any paddle to switch the feature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds toswitch the feature off.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral (N),for a limited time, when you exit your vehicleor switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
LIMITATIONS
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after 30minutes, or when the vehicle battery chargelevel is low. Prolonged use of this mode cancause the vehicle battery to run out ofcharge.
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Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failureto follow these instructions could result invehicle damage not covered by the vehiclewarranty.
ENTERING TEMPORARY NEUTRAL
MODE
1.Power your vehicle on.
2.Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
3.Press and hold the brake pedal.
4.Shift into neutral (N).
Note:An instructional message appears.
5.Press the neutral (N) button.
Note:A confirmation message appearswhen your vehicle enters the mode.
6.Release the brake pedal.
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
7.Switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:The neutral (N) indicator on thetransmission selector may flash in this mode.
EXITING TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
1.Press the brake pedal.
2.Shift into park (P), or power your vehicleon and shift into drive (D) or reverse (R).
AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P)
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC RETURN TOPARK (P)
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you attemptto exit your vehicle without the transmissionin park (P).
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC RETURN TOPARK (P) WORK
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when yourvehicle is stationary and any of the followingoccur:
•You switch the vehicle off.
•You open the driver door with yourseatbelt unlatched.
•You unlatch the driver seatbelt when thedriver door is open.
Note:Do not use automatic return to park(P) when your vehicle is moving, except inan emergency. See Stopping the EngineWhen Your Vehicle is Moving (page 193).
AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P)LIMITATIONS
Automatic return to park may not work if thedoor ajar switch is malfunctioning.
See an authorized dealer if any of thefollowing occur:
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•Door ajar indicator does not illuminatewith the driver door open.
•Door ajar indicator illuminates with thedriver door closed.
•Transmission not in park messageappears with the driver door closed, afteryou shift out of park (P).
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WHAT IS MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Manual park release allows you to move yourtransmission out of the park (P) position inthe event of an electrical malfunction oremergency.
MANUAL PARK RELEASEPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When doing thisprocedure, you need to take thetransmission out of park (P) which meansyour vehicle can roll freely. To avoidunwanted vehicle movement, always fullyapply the parking brake prior to doing thisprocedure. Use wheels chocks ifappropriate.
WARNING: If the parking brake isfully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may notbe working properly. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
WARNING: Do not drive your vehicleuntil you verify that the stoplamps areworking.
USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Activating the Manual Park ReleaseCable
1.Apply the parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 223).
Note:If vehicle battery has run out of charge,use an external power source to apply theparking brake.
2.Remove the access cover. The cover islocated under the dash below thesteering wheel. Do not pull the tether.
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3.Sit in the drivers seat.
4.Switch the ignition on.
Note:Do not activate manual park releasewhen the engine is started.
5.Press and hold the brake pedal. Do notrelease.
6.Pull the tether outward toward you. Movethe tether to the lower right-hand cornerand seat the metal bead in the pocket.
Note:A message appears in the informationdisplay when your vehicle is out of park (P).If you do not receive a message, release thetether and start the procedure again.
7.Release the parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 223).
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
8.Switch the ignition off.
9.Disconnect the negative battery cablefrom the battery.
Note:If the vehicle detects wheel movementbefore the battery is disconnected, theelectric parking brake could apply.
Returning Your Vehicle to Normal Mode
1.Reconnect the negative battery cable tothe battery.
2.Apply the parking brake.
Note:If the vehicle battery has run out ofcharge, use an external power source toapply the parking brake.
Note:If the vehicle detects wheel movement,the electric parking brake could apply.
3.Sit in the drivers seat.
4.Press and hold the brake pedal. Do notrelease.
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5.Pull the tether outward toward you. Movetether left and into the stowed position.
6.Start your vehicle. Confirm the instrumentcluster displays park (P).
Note:If the instrument cluster does notdisplay park (P) or if Park Not Available,Transmission Not In Park or Shift SystemFault message appears in the informationdisplay, contact an authorized dealer forservice. Switch the ignition off and apply theparking brake before you leave your vehicle.
7.Reinstall the access cover.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not In Park (P) AudibleWarning
Sounds if you open the driver door beforeshifting into park (P).
Park (P) Selection Audible Warning
Sounds when you shift into park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –
TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –INFORMATION MESSAGES
You switched theengine off and shiftselect lever is in anyposition other thanpark (P).
Shift to Park
Transmission is toocold. Wait for it towarm up before youdrive.
TransmissionWarming Up PleaseWait
The transmission isoverheating andneeds to cool. Stopin a safe place assoon as it’s possible.
Transmission OverTemperature StopSafely
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
TransmissionService Required
The transmission isoverheating andneeds to cool. Stopin a safe place assoon as it’s possible.
Transmission TooHot Press Brake
The transmission haslimited functionality. Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual
A reminder to shiftinto park. In addition,this message istypical after recon-necting or rechar-ging the battery untilyou cycle the igni-tion to the on mode.See Changing the12V Battery (page353).
Transmission Not inPark
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Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTConfirm Park BrakeApply Before Exitingthe Vehicle
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTService Required
Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTVehicle is Shifting toPark
Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTReverse UnavailableService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTDrive UnavailableSelect S for DriveService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTNeutral UnavailableService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTSport UnavailableService Required
Displays when aninvalid gear hasbeen selected.
Invalid Gear Selec-tion
Displays when thebrake pedal needsto be depressed toenable the transmis-sion to shift frompark.
Depress Brake toShift from Park
Displays whenneutral hold isactive.
Stay in Neutral ModeEngaged
Displays when theneutral button Nneeds to be pressedagain to enterneutral hold.
To Stay in NeutralWhen ExitingVehicle Select NAgain
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