Continuously Variable Transmission 371 |
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! N ( Neutral ) s07bg0103
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 .
WARNING
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 .
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! 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 .
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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 .
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 to any gear position using the shift paddles . For details about the manual mode , refer to “ Selection of Manual Mode ” FP373 . Once the vehicle speed stabilizes , the transmission will switch from the manual mode back to the “ D ” position for normal driving .
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When driving up a hill , undesired upshift is prevented from taking place when the accelerator is released . This minimizes the chance of subsequent downshifting to a lower gear when accelerating again . This prevents repeated upshifting and downshifting resulting in a smoother operation of the vehicle .
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NOTE
The transmission may downshift , depending on the way the accelerator pedal is depressed to accelerate the vehicle again .
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The shift lock function helps prevent the improper operation of the select lever .
. The select lever cannot be operated unless the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position and the brake pedal is depressed .
. The select lever cannot be moved from the “ P ” position to any other position before the brake pedal is depressed . Depress the brake pedal first , and then operate the select lever .
. Only the “ P ” position allows you to turn the key from the “ ACC ” position to the “ LOCK ” position and remove the key from the ignition key cylinder ( models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”).
. Only the “ P ” position allows you to turn the push-button ignition switch to the “ OFF ” position ( models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”).
. If the ignition switch is turned to the “ ACC ” position while the select lever is in the “ N ” position , the select lever may not
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Starting and Operating
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