236 5-2. Driving procedures
■ The shift position automatically changes to N when
In the following situations, a buzzer will sound to inform you that the shift position has been changed to N. Use the appropriate operation to attempt to change the shift position again.
●When attempting to change the shift position to R while the vehicle
is moving forward
When driving at a low speed, the shift position may change to R.
●When attempting to change the shift position to D while the vehicle is moving backward
When driving at a low speed, the shift position may change to D.
■ If the N shift position is selected while driving
If the rotary shifter is moved to N while driving above a certain speed, the shift position will change to N
without holding the rotary shifter in the N position. In this situation, a buzzer will sound and a message
will be displayed on the multi-information display to inform you that the shift position has been changed to
N.
■ Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will
sound to inform the driver that the shift position is in R.
■ Automatic P position selection function
In the following situations, the shift position is automatically changed to
P.
●When pressing the power switch with the vehicle stopped while the power switch is in ON and the shift position is in a position other than P( after the shift position has changed to P, the power switch
will turn off) *
●If the driver’ s door is opened and all of the following conditions are met, while the shift position is in a position other than P:
• The power switch is in ON.
• The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
To start off the vehicle after the shift position is changed to P, operate the rotary shifter again.
●When the vehicle is stopped after the EV system has been stopped
in an emergency while driving.
●When voltage of the 12-volt battery drops while the shift position is in a position other than P. *: When the power switch is pressed
while driving at extremely slow speeds, such as immediately before stopping the vehicle, the shift position may automatically change to P. Make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped before pressing the power switch.
■ If the shift position cannot be shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt
battery is discharged. Check the 12- volt battery in this situation.( �P. 644)
■ Customization Some functions can be customized.( �P. 677)