Gear Selection
The shift lever has five positions; P: PARK, R: REVERSE, N: NEUTRAL, D: DRIVE, and L: LOW.
| Position | Description |
|---|---|
| P: PARK | Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with the park gear on the secondary drive gear. The start clutch and forward clutch released. |
| R: REVERSE | Reverse; reverse brake engaged. |
| N: NEUTRAL | Neutral; the start clutch and forward clutch released. |
| D: DRIVE | D position has two modes; Drive mode and Second mode with switching the mode switch on the steering wheel. Drive mode General driving; the transmission automatically adjusts to keep the engine at the best speed for driving conditions. Second mode For rapid acceleration; the transmission selects a wider range of the ratios to give better acceleration. |
| L: LOW | For engine braking and power for climbing; the transmission shifts into the lowest range of the ratios. |
GEAR POSITION AND DESCRIPTION
Starting is possible only in the P and N positions through the use of a slide-type, neutral-safety switch.