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4-2. Driving procedures
While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
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1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
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2
: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control engine braking
force.
Hybrid transmission
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose
Shift position
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
R
Reversing
N
Neutral
D
Normal driving
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1
S
S mode driving
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2
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Summary of Contents for Avalon Hybrid 2018
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