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The transmission positions are:
P - Park
Stop / out of gear
R - Reverse
Go backward
N - Neutral
Stay in place / remain in gear
D - Drive
Forward using 550 amps of motor controller power
2 - Sport
Forward using 650 amps of motor
controller power generating additional low end
power or torque for faster off-the-line acceleration
While in “Drive,” you can press the “Econo” button
on the right side of the shifter to go into
Econo Mode
to
increase range: Forward using 475 amps of motor
controller power, limiting acceleration and increasing
regenerative braking upon accelerator pedal release.
When you are in Econo mode, a green “E” and the
words “Econo Mode” appear on the console. To get
out of Econo mode, press the button again.
C. SHIFTER AND PARKING BRAKE
Park (P)
With the key turned ON and the brake depressed, push in the button on the left of the
shifter knob and move the shifter to Park (P) position. Pull up on the emergency brake.
The car is now ready to be turned off.
Reverse (R)
With the key turned ON and the brake depressed, release the emergency handbrake.
Push in the button on the left of the shifter knob and move the shifter to Reverse (R)
position. Release the brake and push down on the accelerator to move the vehicle in
reverse. The top speed in the reverse direction is limited for safety.
Neutral (N)
With the key turned ON and the brake depressed, push in the button on the left of the shifter
knob and move the shifter to Neutral (N) position. The car will remain in gear.
It will roll forward if the brake is released, but will not accelerate if the accelerator is pressed.
Drive (D)
With the key turned ON and the brake depressed, release the emergency handbrake.
Push in the button on the left of the shifter knob and move the shifter to the Drive (D) position.
Release the brake and push down on the accelerator pedal to move the vehicle forward.
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