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4-2. Driving procedures
*1
:To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
*2
:By selecting shift ranges using S
mode, you can control accelerat-
ing force and engine braking
force.
■ When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with full-
speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will
not activate because dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
will not be canceled.
● While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 5 or 4. (

P.206)
● When switching the driving mode
to sport mode while driving in D
position. (

P.297)
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)

P.185
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift
position
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid
system
R Reversing
N Neutral
D
Normal driving
*1
S
S mode driving
*2
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and
sudden acceleration, as this could
result in the vehicle skidding to
the side or spinning.
NOTICE
■ Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) will not
be charged even when the engine
is running. Therefore, if the vehi-
cle is left with the shift lever in N
for a long period of time, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
will discharge, and this may result
in the vehicle not being able to
start.