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While driving
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death:
• ALWAYS check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
shifting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).
• Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the N (Neutral) position,
then set the parking brake, and
place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions
are not followed.
• Do not use engine braking (shift
-
ing from a high gear to lower
gear) rapidly on slippery roads.
The vehicle may slip causing an
accident.
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
WARNING
• After the vehicle has stopped,
always make sure the shift lever
is in N (Neutral), apply the park-
ing brake, and turn the engine
off.
• Do not use the N (Neutral) posi
-
tion in place of the parking
brake.
Automated Manual
Transmission (AMT)
warning indicator
Press Brake
The engine cannot be started unless
the shift lever is N (Neutral) position
and brake pedal is depressed.
Automated Manual
Transmission (AMT)
warning lamp
Clutch Over Heated
This warning light indicates that the
clutch is overheat. It appears for a
while when the ignition switch is
turned ON. The indicator light illumi-
nates when the Clutch’s estimated
temperature rises up to limited value.
