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Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
β Shift positions
VEHICLE OFF unless the shift position is in (P.
The vehicle may move 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.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Used for normal driving.
Drive (S)
Used:
β
For better acceleration.
β
To increase engine braking.
β
When going up or down hills.
Release Button
Low
β
Used to further increase engine braking.
Used when going up or down hills.
β
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Shift Operation
β
NOTICE
When you change the shift position from (D to (R
and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Shift Position Indicator
(Transmission System
Indicator)
Use the shift position indicator to check the lever
position before pulling away.
If the transmission system indicator blinks when
driving, in any shift position, there is a problem with
the transmission.
Tachometer red zone
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release
button to shift.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.
Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.
Press the shift lever release button and shift.
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.
Depress the brake pedal first.
When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22Β°F/-30Β°C), there may be a short
delay before the shift position is displayed. Always
confirm you are in the correct shift position before
driving.
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