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DRIVING
DRIVING
Starting to Drive
The keyless access system allows simple push-button start.
Before Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The power system is harder to start in cold weather
and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000
feet (2,400 m). When starting the power system
in cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories
such as the lights, climate control system, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
Changing the Power Mode
Accessory or On Mode:
Press the POWER
button once without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again while pressing the
brake pedal for On mode.
Starting the vehicle:
Press and hold the brake
pedal, then press the POWER button. Keep your
foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the
vehicle. The green READY indicator comes on and
a message appears in the MID to let you know the
vehicle is ready to drive.
Turning the vehicle off:
Select Park, then press and hold the POWER button. If
you press the button and Park is not selected, the vehicle goes into Accessory
mode.
Brake pedal
Shifting
Change your vehicle’s gears to begin driving
.
Electronic Gear Selector
Select the vehicle’s gear using a simple button interface.
Park (P):
Used for parking or starting or turning
off the power system. Press P with the brake pedal
pressed. A red indicator appears.
Reverse (R):
Used for reversing. Pull back R. A green
indicator appears.
Neutral (N):
Used for idling. Press N. A red
indicator appears
Drive (D/S):
Used for normal driving (D) or driving in sequential mode (S) (see
page 96). Press D/S once for normal driving. Press D/S twice for sequential
mode driving. A green indicator appears. Make sure the parking brake is released
(see page 98).
Auto park mode
For your convenience, Park (P) is automatically selected when all of the following
conditions are met:
• The vehicle is stopped.
• The driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled.
• The driver’s door is opened.
When you change from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and
keep the brake pedal pressed, then select the intended gear position while
maintaining brake pressure.
NOTICE
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park is
engaged. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have confirmed
that P is shown on the gear position indicator.
WARNING
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Alerts pedestrians when a vehicle is propelled solely by electricity, approaching at
speeds around 12 mph (20 km/h) or lower.