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Using the Drive Selector


Using the Drive Selector

The Drive Selector is the vehicle shifter that allows you to switch gears in your vehicle.



With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), move the right steering column lever up or down to select Reverse or Drive. The Center Clearview Cockpit shows the current selection. When in Park, you must also press the brake pedal before selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

Note: If you try to make a selection that is prohibited due to the current vehicle speed, a chime will sound and a message will display on the Clearview Cockpit.

R (Reverse)

Push the lever up and release to select R. Reverse can only be selected when the vehicle is stationary or if its forward speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

N (Neutral)

This allows the vehicle to roll freely unless the brakes are applied.

To shift into Neutral while in Park, push the Drive Selector up or down to a halfway point of resistance, and hold it briefly. Release once the car shifts to Neutral.

To shift into Neutral while in Drive or Reverse, push and briefly hold the lever to a halfway point of resistance up from Drive or down from Reverse, then release to select N.

Note: If the vehicle’s electrical system is unresponsive, the operator will need to connect a 12V jump-start battery to the jump-start terminal to shift to Neutral.

D (Drive)

Push the lever down and release to select D. You can only select Drive when the vehicle is stationary or its speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in reverse.

P (Park)

When P is selected, the parking brake will automatically apply. With the vehicle stationary, press the end of the gear selector to select Park.

Note: P is automatically engaged when you connect a charging cable to the charging port. This is to prevent the vehicle from moving while still connected.
Note: If the vehicle is in D or R, P will automatically be selected if you open the driver’s door and get up from the driver’s seat.
Warning: It is the responsibility of the driver to always ensure that the vehicle is in Park before exiting. Never rely on the vehicle to automatically shift into Park.