Gearshift and Parking Lock Controls

The transaxle is controlled by a lever type gearshift incorporated within the floor shift mechanism. The standard gearshift control has six selector lever positions: P (park), R (reverse), N (neutral), and D (drive), and L (low). The parking lock is applied by moving the selector lever past a gate to the P position. Do not apply the parking lock until the vehicle has stopped; otherwise, a severe ratchet noise will occur.