Pic. 1.157. Range Selector Lever Shift Diagram
The starter can only be engaged if the range switch is in the «R» (parking) or «N» (neutral) (pic. 1.157).
Position «R» (parking)
In this range switch position, the front wheels are mechanically locked from rotation.
Attention! Moving the range switch lever to the positions «R» (parking), «N» (neutral) or «R» (reverse) while driving can damage the transmission.
Moving the range switch lever to the position «D» (movement) or «R» (reverse), when the engine is running at speeds above idle can damage the transmission.
Position «R» (reverse)
If the lever is in position «R», reverse gear is engaged and the vehicle can move in reverse. It is necessary to turn on and off the reverse gear only after the car has come to a complete stop. The only exceptions are rare cases when it is necessary to get a stuck car out by rocking.
Position «N» (neutral)
Pregnant «N» none of the gears in the transmission is engaged and the front wheels are disconnected from the engine. The vehicle can roll freely even on a slight slope of the road, if the parking brake is not applied or the brake pedal is not depressed.
Note. To prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly, apply the parking brake or depress the brake pedal before moving the range selector lever out of the «N» (neutral).
Position «D» (movement)
Range «D» Designed for normal driving conditions. After starting the car from a standstill and as it accelerates, automatic sequential gear changes occur - from first to fourth.
Position «M» (switching in manual mode)
Position «M» designed for manual gear shifting. The driver can sequentially shift the transmission to higher or lower gears by moving the lever in the appropriate direction.