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 N; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shift lock.
Depress the brake until you start driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Engaging D, R and N

Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.

Press the Unlock button to:
- Engage R.
- Shift out of P.
Engaging P

Press button P.
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Range
After the reserve range is
reached:
A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
The remaining range is
shown on the computer.
When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when ...
