Gear positions

"P" PARK

The "P" (PARK) position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission while the vehicle is parked.  The engine can be started in this position. Apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle in this position.

WARNING

1. If the brake pedal is not depressed and held, the shift-lock device activates to prevent the selector lever from being moved from the “P" (PARK) position to another position.
2. Never shift into the “P" (PARK) position while the vehicle is in motion.

“R”  REVERSE

Shift into this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

"N" NEUTRAL

The engine may be started in this position.

WARNING

1. Always depress the brake pedal when shifting the selector lever into a gear from the "N" (NEUTRAL) position. When beginning to drive, do not shift the selector lever from the "N" (NEUTRAL) position while depressing the accelerator pedal; doing so is dangerous because the vehicle will "jump" forward or backward.
2. On a slope, the engine should be started in the "P" (PARK) position, not in the "N" (NEUTRAL) position.

Page No. 80 of the Montero 1995 Owner’s Manual

“D"  DRIVE

For most city and highway driving.

"2" SECOND

For driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads where more precise speed control is desired.

Also use it when climbing long grades, and for engine braking when descending moderately steep grades.

“L" LOW

For driving up extremely steep hills and for "engine braking" at low speeds [25 mph (40 km/h) or less] when going downhill.

Maximum driving speed (Vehicle with automatic transmission)

In order to avoid damage to the engine from excessively high rpm, do not exceed the recommended maximum driving speed when the selector lever is set to the "2" (SECOND) position or the "L" (LOW) position.

3000 (12 valve) models

3000 (24 valve) models

3500 (12 valve) models

Rocking the vehicle

If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the selector lever rhythmically between the “L” (LOW) and “R” (REVERSE) position, while applying slight pressure to the accelerator pedal.

Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and transmission failure. Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes to let the transmission cool between rocking attempts.

If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek other assistance.

WARNING

When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is clear of people and physical objects. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.

Holding on an upgrade

Never hold the vehicle stationary while in gear on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal, or transmission overheating may occur. Use the foot brake.

Page No. 81 of the Montero 1995 Owner’s Manual

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