Operation Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
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At this position, the transmission is disen-
gaged. It is the same as the neutral position on
a manual transaxle and should be used when
the vehicle is not moving for an extended
length of time during driving, such as in a
traffic jam.
This position is used for most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-
cally and continuously change its gear ratio
depending on road and driving conditions.
Use when engine braking is needed, or for
high-power sport drive.
This position is for driving up very steep hills
and for engine braking at low speeds when
driving down steep hills.
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While the vehicle is stopped or being driven
with the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or
“L” (LOW) position manual shifting can be
selected by pulling one of the shift paddles
towards you.
CAUTION
 Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P”
(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position while
the vehicle is in motion, the transmission
may be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL
WARNING
 Never move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving since
you could accidentally slip it into the “P”
(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position,
damaging the transmission.
 To prevent the vehicle from rolling when
stopped on a slope, the engine should be
started in the “P” (PARK) position, not in
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.
 To prevent rolling, always keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in
“N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when shift-
ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion.
“D” DRIVE
CAUTION
 To prevent transmission damage, never shift
into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion.
“Ds” DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY
DRIVING
WARNING
“L” LOW
WARNING
 This position can be used for maximum
engine braking.
Be very careful not to shift into “L”
(LOW) suddenly.
Sudden engine braking may cause the
tires to skid.
Select this position according to the road
conditions and vehicle speed.
Sports mode (For vehicles
equipped with paddle shift)
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