Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■ Shift lever positions

You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in
.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, apply the parking brake.
■Shift Lever Operation

NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from
to
and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the lever position before pulling away.
Whichever position the shift lever is in when driving,
a blinking
indicator indicates a
transmission
problem.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine speeds in or over the tachometer red zone (engine speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
► The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push ...
Shift Lever Housing Replacement (M/T)
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the center console, dashboard, and related
parts.
Remove the center console.
Remove the harness clamps (A).
Remove the lock pin ...
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
There are two ways to tow your vehicle ...