Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
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Shift Lever
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Park (P): Used when parking, before
turning off or starting the power system
Transmission is locked.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Transmission is not locked.
Drive (D): Normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 6th automatically).
Low (L): Strong engine power when
climbing and strong engine braking
when going down steep hills.
Drive (D4): Press the D4 button while
the shift lever is in D. Used when going
up hills.
When you change the shift lever 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.
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Electronic Gear Selector
Select the vehicle’s gear using a simple
button interface. Apply the brake pedal
and select a gear.
Park (P): Press the (P) button to put the
vehicle in Park.
Reverse (R): Pull back the (R) button to
put the vehicle in Reverse.
Neutral (N): Press the (N) button to put
the vehicle in Neutral. Transmission is
not locked.
Drive /S Position(D)(D/S): Press the (D) button to put the vehicle in Drive.
Release the electric parking brake to begin driving. Used for normal driving
(D) or driving in Sport mode (S). Press D/S once for normal driving. Press
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D/S twice for Sport mode driving. A green indicator appears. Make sure the
electric parking brake is released.
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park
(P) is engaged. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have
confirmed that (P) is shown on the gear position indicator.
When you change from D to R and vice versa, or want to change to Park (P),
come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal applied. Operating the
gear buttons before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can
damage the transmission.
Auto park mode
For your convenience, Park (P) is automatically engaged when the vehicle is
turned off, or when all of the following conditions are met: the vehicle is
stopped with the engine running, the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and the
driver’s door is opened. You should always apply the brake and shift to Park
when idling, or before exiting the vehicle.
If you select any gear other than Park when the driver’s door is opened and
the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, Park is re-engaged when the brake pedal
is released.
Car wash mode
Follow the procedure below to use a conveyor-style car wash where you or
an attendant do not remain in the vehicle. Make sure the wiper lever is in
the OFF position. You should inform the car wash attendant of this
procedure.
1. When the engine is running, apply the brake pedal, select Neutral (N),
then release the brake pedal.
2. Press and hold Neutral (N) for two seconds. This puts the vehicle into
car wash mode.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed while the vehicle is in car
wash mode, the power mode will change to ACCESSORY .
Auto Idle Stop
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To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the
vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating
conditions.
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