334 STARTING AND OPERATING
P( Park) s07bg0101
This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the hybrid system. 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, 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” 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) s07bg0102
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” FP335.
N( Neutral) s07bg0103
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 and regenerative braking have no effect in this condition.
CAUTION
. If the shift position is in“ N”, the high voltage battery will not be charged. To prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the“ N”
position selected for an extended period of time.
. Do not drive the vehicle with the select lever in the“ N”( neutral) position. Otherwise, the regenerative braking system will not be able to charge the high voltage battery.
D( Drive) s07bg0104
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. When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the high voltage battery is added to that of the gasoline engine via the electric motor( traction motor).
Temporary manual shift mode:
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If you operate one of the shift paddles behind the steering wheel while driving in the“ D” position, you will be able to temporarily shift to any gear position using the shift paddles.