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Selector Lever: Notes

SELECTOR LEVER POSITIONS CHART

Selector Lever Positions
P Park The transaxle will be locked and the vehicle will be stationary in PARK. The engine will start. The selector lever can only be moved out of the PARK position if the ignition is turned to the ON position and the brake pedal is pressed. In an emergency (battery discharged), the selector lever can be unlocked manually. Refer to BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK OVERRIDE  in this service information.
R Reverse Only will engage when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling. Vehicle will move in the rearward direction.
N Neutral The engine can be started - no power transfer to the driving wheels.
D Gears 1 to 4 with Overdrive (O/D) Position for normal driving. All 4 gears are shifted electronically. Vehicle will move in the forward direction. When the engine is stopped, this mode of operation is automatically enabled.
D Gears 1 to 3 without O/D  Position for normal driving, but without 4th gear. Vehicle will move in the forward direction.
2 2nd gear The transaxle stays in 2nd gear.
1 1st gear The transaxle stays in 1st gear.