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N: NEUTRAL POSITION
No power is transferred in this position.
At this position, the engine does not transfer power to the
wheels and the vehicle will not move on a flat road. However,
for safety, apply the brake when the gear is in this position.
To shift into “D” or “R” position from “N” position after stop-
ping the vehicle, you have to depress the brake pedal.
• If you have to stop on a hill and would like to use this neutral
position, depress the brake pedal firmly.
• Never attempt to move the gear selector lever to
“N”
when the
vehicle is in motion.
• Never shift into
“N”
from the
“D”
position or vice versa when
the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
R: REVERSE POSITION
• Never shift into
“R”
when the vehicle is moving.
• Please note that the vehicle may slowly move rearward when
the selector lever is at
“R”
.
WARNING
Use this position to reverse the vehicle.
To shift into
“R”
from
“P”
or
“N”
, completely stop the ve-
hicle and depress the brake pedal. When the selector lever
is in
“R”
, and parking aid system will be activated (optional
(If equipped)).
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