Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
When Stopped
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission models
3. Move the shift lever from
to
.
Manual transmission models
3. Move the shift lever to
.
4. Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
NOTICE
Automatic transmission models
The following can damage the transmission: • Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously.
• Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by depressing the accelerator pedal.
• Moving the shift lever into
before the vehicle
stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever
is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignit ...
Towing
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never
tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Emergency Towing -There are thr ...
Intermediate Shaft Removal (A/T)
Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing
washer.
Remove the right driveshaft.
Remove the shift cable cover (A).
Re ...