Driving and Operating
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Car Wash Mode (Vehicle On)
–
Driver Out of
Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle on and unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral). Then release the
brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to show N.
If it does not, repeat Steps 2
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4.
6. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The
vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
7. The vehicle may automatically shift into
P (Park) upon reentry.
D :
This position is for normal driving.
If more power is needed for passing, press
the accelerator pedal down.
To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift
lever back.
.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), press the
shift lock release button while pulling
the shift lever back.
.
D will illuminate in red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
To shift out of D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
Caution
Spinning the tires excessively may
damage the electric drive unit. The repair
will not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin
the tires.
When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to
hold the vehicle in place.
When shifting to P (Park) on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle then shift to
P (Park).
L :
This position provides additional coast
braking for driving downhill, towing a trailer,
or hauling a heavy load
To use this feature:
1. Ensure the vehicle is in D (Drive).
2. From the center position, move the shift
lever back.
After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position
To exit L (Low) and shift into D (Drive) or
N (Neutral): At any speed, shift to D (Drive)
or N (Neutral).
To exit L (Low) and shift into P (Park) or
R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
Cruise control can be used while the vehicle
is in L (Low) Mode.
Drive Systems
Four-Wheel Drive
This vehicle is equipped with advanced
electric four-wheel drive (e4WD). The e4WD
system delivers power to all four wheels,
and the system adjusts automatically to the
driving conditions. The e4WD system
continuously varies the drive power to the
front and rear wheels to maximize driving
efficiency and improve driving dynamics.
Your vehicle has exceptional driving
capability, but care must always be taken to
adjust driving style to the traffic and road
conditions.
