Engaging park position P

direction of arrow P. Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of arrow P.

automatically into park position P if you The automatic transmission shifts automatically into park position P if you open the driver's door when the vehicle is stationary or driving at very low speed, and the transmission is in position D or R.

vehicle is moving, do not shift the If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle is moving, do not shift the automatic transmission directly from D to R, from R to D or directly to P. The automatic transmission could otherwise be damaged.

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