Continuously Variable Transmission 293 |
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: 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“ M” position for using the manual mode.
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.
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. When you change the select lever 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.
! 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
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Function” FP294.! 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.
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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.
! 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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Starting and Operating
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