Operation Manual

Starting the engine
!
Shift the transmission into park
position P or reverse gear R only when the
vehicle is stopped in order to avoid
damaging the transmission.
X
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to park position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on P.
X
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
X
Turn the key to starter switch position
2 and release it.
The engine starts automatically (“touch-
start” function).
Driving
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Press release button : (Y page 78) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.
X
Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D.
D appears in the transmission position
indicator.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
G
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This
could result in drive wheel slip and
reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS
will not prevent this type of loss of control.
G
Warning!
It is dangerous to shift the transmission
out of park position P or neutral position
N if the engine speed is higher than idle
speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and when your
right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
!
Do not run a cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high
engine speeds may shorten the service
life of the engine.
!
Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the
brakes reduces engine performance and
causes premature brake and drivetrain
wear.
Reversing the vehicle
!
Shift the transmission into reverse
gear R only when the vehicle is stopped
in order to avoid damaging the
transmission.
You can drive in reverse gear at a speed
of up to 9 mph (15 km/h).
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Press the release button (Y page 78) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.
X
Move the gear selector lever to reverse
gear R.
R appears in the transmission position
indicator.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
Parking
G
Warning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Vehicle movement can cause serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
the vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always
do the following before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle:
Driving and parking
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