Note: The engine is harder to start in
cold weather and in thinner air found
at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
m). When starting the engine in cold
weather, turn off all electrical
accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in
order to reduce battery drain.
In extremely cold areas, an engine block heater will improve engine
starting. Consult your dealer for details.
n Changing the Power Mode
*1
Accessory or On mode: Press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once
without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On
mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold
the brake pedal, then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. Keep
your foot firmly on the brake pedal
when starting the engine.
Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
*1 - If equipped
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n Shift Lever
*1
4-cylinder models
Park (P): Used for parking, starting and
stopping the engine. Press the brake
pedal, then press the release button to
shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Transmission is not locked.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving or
sequential shift mode.
When you change the shift lever from D
to R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal
depressed. Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill can damage the transmission.
n Electronic Gear Selector
6-cylinder models
Select the vehicle’s gear using a simple
button interface. Apply the brake pedal
and select a gear.
Park (P): Press the (P) button to put
the vehicle in Park.
Reverse (R): Pull back the (R) button
to put the vehicle in Reverse.
Neutral (N): Press the (N) button to put the vehicle in Neutral.
Transmission is not locked.
Drive (D): Press the (D) button to put the vehicle in Drive. Release the
electric parking brake to begin driving. Used for normal driving (gears
change between 1st and automatically) and temporarily driving in
sequential mode. Used for driving in sequential mode (when driving in
Sport+ mode).
Driving in the sequential mode (when
driving in Sport+ mode)
*1 - If equipped
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