Q: What does the automatic transaxle shift indicator mean?

asked by on January 15, 2016

What does the automatic transaxle shift indicator mean?

The automatic transaxle shift indicator is located on your instrument panel. This indicator illuminates when the automatic transaxle shift position has been selected.

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