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treme care.
. The continuously variable transmission is a chain type system that provides superior transmission efficiency for maximum fuel economy. At times, depending on varying driving conditions, a chain operating noise may be heard that is characteristic of this type of system.
. Place the shift boot to the original position after it is lifted. If the select lever is operated with the shift boot in the rolled up position, the shift boot may have tension and it may disturb the select lever operation.
& Select Lever
1 Select lever button
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1 Models with“ L” position 2 Models with manual mode
: With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the select lever button in
: Shift while pressing the select lever button in
: Shift without pressing the select lever button
The select lever has four positions,“ P”,“ R”,“ N”,“ D” and also has an“ L” or“ M” gate.
NOTE
. For some models, to protect the engine while the select lever is in the“ P” or“ N” position, the engine is controlled so that the engine speed may not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is depressed hard.
. When you change the select lever
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position, make sure to move the select lever firmly to the selected position.
! P( Park) s07bg0101
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, 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.
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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” FP326.
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Starting and Operating
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