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uu When Driving u Shifting
Driving
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the gear selection response may be slow.
Always depress the brake pedal before changing the gear position to
( P , and
confirm that
( P
is shown on the gear position indicator before releasing the brake.
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When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position
automatically changes to
( P
.
• The vehicle is stationary with the engine running, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or
slower.
• The transmission is in other than ( P .
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually change the gear position from ( P with the brake pedal
depressed, the gear position will automatically return to ( P once you release
the brake pedal.
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When turning off the power mode
If you turn the engine off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in
other than
( P , the gear position automatically changes to ( P .
1 When opening the driver’s door
You should always select
( P
before opening the
driver’s door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.
2 When Stopped P. 445
If you want to drive the vehicle after the gear position
has automatically changed to
( P under the described
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear
position.
If you leave the vehicle, turn off the engine and lock
the doors.
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