uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
1Shifting
■
Shift lever positions
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in (P
.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for normal driving
Drive (S)
Used:
●
For better acceleration
To increase engine braking
When going up or down hills
●
Release Button
●
Low
●
Used to further increase engine braking
Used when going up or down hills
●
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1Shift Lever Operation
Shift Lever Operation
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NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from (D to (R and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Tachometer's red zone
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the
lever position before pulling away.
If the transmission indicator (D blinks when driving,
in any shift position, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.
Depress the brake pedal and press the
shift lever release button to shift.
Shift without pressing the shift lever
release button.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is held down.
Press the shift lever release button
and shift.
Depress the brake pedal first.
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ECON Button
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on
and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel
economy by adjusting the performance of the
engine, transmission, air conditioning system,
and cruise control.
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