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Engaging the transmission position
Transmission position P can only be disengaged if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed. With the vehicle stationary, press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or ...

Brake pedal feel
When the system brakes and you also depress the brake pedal, a somewhat different braking feel results. ...

Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available. R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N is Neutral Use in automatic car was ...