Operation Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
5-70 Features and controls
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position (when passing another vehicle) push
the accelerator to the floor if it is safe to do so
in traffic conditions. The CVT will automati-
cally downshift.
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic
lights, the vehicle can be left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the service
brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, the selector lever should be placed in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,
and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unat-
tended, always switch off the engine and
carry the key.
Operation of the CVT
CAUTION
 Before selecting a position with the engine
running and the vehicle stationary, fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-
cle from creeping.
Do not release the brakes until you are ready
to drive away. The vehicle will begin to
move as soon as the CVT is engaged, espe-
cially when the engine speed is high (fast
idle or air conditioning on).
 Depress the brake pedal with the right foot.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
 To prevent sudden acceleration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion.
 Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
 Use the selector lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward in the driv-
ing shift position { “D” (DRIVE), “L”
(LOW) or sports mode} or coast forward in
the “R” (REVERSE) position.
Engine stopping and increased brake pedal
and steering effort could lead to an accident.
 Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the CVT.
Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with the
selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position,
the engine revolutions may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation with
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
Passing acceleration
NOTE
 In sports mode, downshifts do not take place
when the accelerator is depressed all the way
to the floor.
Waiting
CAUTION
CAUTION
 To avoid transmission overheating, never try
to keep your vehicle stationary on a hill by
using the accelerator pedal. Always apply
the parking brake and/or service brake.
 Unexpected acceleration may occur if the
selector lever is in a position other than “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
Before driving off from a stop, make sure
that the selector lever is in “D” (DRIVE)
position or “Sports mode” position.
Parking