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Starting and operating / Continuously variable transmission
too high even if the accelerator pedal is depressed hard .
! P ( Park )
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This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine . In this position , the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely .
When you park the vehicle , first apply the parking brake firmly , then shift into the “ P ” position . Do not hold the vehicle with only the mechanical friction of the transmission .
To shift the select lever from the “ P ” position to any other position , you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the select lever . This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started .
! R ( Reverse )
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This position is for backing the vehicle . To shift from the “ N ” to “ R ” position , stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the “ R ” position while pressing the select lever button in .
When the ignition switch has been turned to the “ ACC ” position , the movement of the select lever from the “ N ” to “ R ” position is only possible by depressing the brake pedal . For details , refer to “ Shift lock function ” F7-31 .
! N ( Neutral )
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This position is for restarting a stalled engine . In this position , the transmission is neutral , meaning that the wheels and transmission are not locked . Therefore , the vehicle will roll freely , even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is applied .
Avoid coasting with the transmission in neutral . Engine braking has no effect in this condition .
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Do not drive the vehicle with the select lever in the “ N ” ( neutral ) position . Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an accident is consequently increased .
! D ( Drive )
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This position is for normal driving . The transmission shifts automatically and continuously into a suitable gear according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require . Also , while driving up and down a hill , the transmission assists and controls the driving performance and engine braking while corresponding to the road grade .
When more acceleration is required in “ D ” position , depress the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position . The transmission will automatically downshift . In this case , the transmission will operate like a conventional automatic transmission . When you release the pedal , the transmission will return to the original gear position .
For models with manual mode , if one of the shift paddles behind the steering wheel is operated while driving in the “ D ” position , the transmission will temporarily switch to the manual mode . In this mode , you can shift into any gear position using the shift paddles . For details about the manual mode , refer to “ Selection of manual mode ” F7-29 . Once the vehicle speed stabilizes , the transmission will switch from the manual mode back to the “ D ” position for normal driving .