Automatic transmission control
Gear shift lever
* P (Park): Places the transmission in park, locking the wheels.
* R (Reverse): Places the transmission in reverse.
* N (Neutral): Places the transmission in neutral, breaking the connection between the engine and transmission.
* D (Drive): Primary forward driving position, automatically shifting gears based on engine speed and load.
* L (Low): Places the transmission in a low gear mode, used for driving in mountainous conditions or when towing heavy loads.
* S (Sport): Optimizes transmission performance for sporty driving, holding gears longer for increased power.
* M (+/-) (Manual): Allows the driver to manually change gears by moving the lever forward (+) to upshift and backward (-) to downshift.
Additional controls
* ‘Overdrive’ (O/D) button: Turns on and off overdrive mode, which allows the transmission to shift into a higher gear for improved fuel economy.
* ‘Snow’ (S) Button: Activates a special mode for driving in snow or ice conditions, providing smoother gear changes.
* ‘Hill-hold’ button: Holds the vehicle in place on slopes when the brake is released, making hill starts easier.