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Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Information Messages
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID
Message
Description
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
Park brake not
applied
The electric parking
brake is not fully
applied.
WARNING: Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
Transmission not in A reminder to shift
Park
into park. In addi-
tion, this message
typically appears
after reconnecting
or recharging the
battery until you
cycle the ignition to
the on mode.
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit engine performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury.
WARNING: When your vehicle is
stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property
damage.
Shift malfunction
Displays when
Confirm park brake there is a system
Apply before exiting fault and the park
the vehicle
brake needs to be
depressed before
exiting the vehicle.
See your authorized
dealer.
WARNING: Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
vehicle off and remove the key or remote
control before you leave your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
Transmission
malfunction
Service now
The system has
detected a fault
that requires
service. Have your
vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Note: The ready to drive indicator may be
off and you may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the remote control is inside
your vehicle.
Select M to confirm Displays when you
Stay in neutral
mode
shift into neutral
(N).
Stay in neutral
mode engaged
Displays to confirm
that your vehicle
has entered Stay in
Neutral Mode.
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Transmission
Understanding the Shift Positions
of Your Automatic Transmission
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Note: The position illuminates on the
transmission selector.
Park (P)
With the transmission selector in park (P),
your vehicle locks the transmission and
prevents the wheels from turning. Always
come to a complete stop before putting
your vehicle into and out of park (P).
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Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
Your vehicle has an electronic transmission
shifter. The transmission selector is on the
center console, below the climate control
system.
Reverse (R)
To place your vehicle in gear from park (P):
WARNING: Move the transmission
selector lever to reverse (R) only when
your vehicle is stationary and the engine
is at idle speed.
1. Fully press and hold the brake pedal
when shifting out of park (P).
2. Rotate the outer ring of the
transmission selector clockwise from
park (P), until the desired gear
illuminates on the transmission
selector.
3. Release the brake pedal and the
transmission remains in the selected
gear.
With the transmission selector in reverse
(R), your vehicle moves backward. Always
come to a complete stop before shifting
into and out of reverse (R).
Neutral (N)
Automatic Transmission Position
WARNING: In neutral (N) your
Indicators
vehicle is free to roll.
The instrument cluster displays the current
position.
With the transmission selector in neutral
(N), your vehicle can be started and is free
to roll. Hold the brake pedal down when in
this position.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
the best fuel economy.
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Transmission
Low (L)
Stay in Neutral Mode
•
•
Provides maximum engine braking.
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral
(N) when you switch your vehicle off. Use
this mode at an automatic car wash if you
exit your vehicle, or switch your vehicle off.
The transmission may be shifted into
low (L) at any vehicle speed.
•
Is not intended for use under extended
or normal driving conditions and results
in lower fuel economy.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: Automatic return to park (P) is
delayed when your vehicle is in this mode.
Automatic Return to park
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you
attempt to exit your vehicle without the
transmission in park (P).
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your
vehicle is stationary and any of the
following occur:
Stay in Neutral Mode Limitations
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after
30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery
charge level is low. Prolonged use of this
mode can cause the vehicle battery to run
out of charge.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in vehicle damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
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•
You switch the vehicle off.
You open the driver door with your
seatbelt unlatched.
•
You unlatch the driver seatbelt when
the driver door is open.
Entering Stay in Neutral Mode
Note: This feature does not operate when
1. Power your vehicle on. See Push
your vehicle is in stay in neutral mode.
Button Ignition Switch (page 169).
Note: Do not use automatic return to park
(P) when your vehicle is moving, except in
an emergency. See Stopping the Engine
When Your Vehicle is Moving (page 173).
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.
Automatic Return to Park (P)
5. Press the low (L) button in the middle
Limitations
of the transmission selector.
Automatic return to park (P) may not work
if the door ajar switch is malfunctioning.
Note: A confirmation message appears
when your vehicle enters the mode and the
neutral (N) button on the transmission
selector flashes.
See an authorized dealer if any of the
following occur:
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•
•
Door ajar indicator does not illuminate
with the driver door open.
6. Release the brake pedal.
Note: Your vehicle is free to roll.
7. Switch your vehicle off.
Door ajar indicator illuminates with the
driver door closed.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Transmission not in park message
appears with the driver door closed,
after you shift out of park (P).
Exiting Stay in Neutral Mode
1. Press the brake pedal.
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Transmission
2. Shift into park (P), or power your
Automatic Transmission Audible
Warnings
vehicle on and shift into drive (D) or
reverse (R).
Transmission Not In Park (P) Audible
Grade Assist
Warning
Sounds if you open the driver door before
shifting into park (P).
Press the grade assist button to
activate grade assist. The grade
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assist lamp appears in the
Automatic Transmission
Information Messages
instrument cluster. Press the button again
to switch it off.
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Provides additional grade braking with
a combination of engine motoring and
high-voltage battery charging to help
maintain vehicle speed when
Message
Description
Park brake not
applied
The electric parking
brake is not fully
applied.
descending a slope.
•
As your vehicle determines the amount
of engine motoring and high-voltage
battery charging, you may notice the
engine speed increasing and
decreasing to help maintain your
vehicle speed when descending a
slope.
Transmission not in A reminder to shift
Park
into park. In addi-
tion, this message
typically appears
after reconnecting
or recharging the
battery until you
cycle the ignition to
the on mode.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud
or Snow
Shift malfunction
Displays when
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
rock it out by shifting between forward and
reverse gears, stopping between shifts in
a steady pattern. Press lightly on the
accelerator in each gear.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission could occur.
Confirm park brake there is a system
Apply before exiting fault and the park
the vehicle
brake needs to be
depressed before
exiting the vehicle.
See your authorized
dealer.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than
a minute or damage to the transmission and
tires could occur, or the engine could
overheat.
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Transmission
Message
Description
Transmission
malfunction
Service now
The system has
detected a fault
that requires
service. Have your
vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Select L to confirm Displays when you
Stay in neutral
mode
shift into neutral
(N).
Stay in neutral
mode engaged
Displays to confirm
that your vehicle
has entered stay in
neutral mode.
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