52 STARTING AND OPERATING
IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK
Your vehicle is equipped with a Ignition Park
Interlock which requires the transmission to be
in PARK before the ignition can be turned to the
OFF mode. This helps the driver avoid
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing
the transmission in PARK. This system also
locks the transmission in PARK whenever the
ignition is in the OFF mode.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT
I
NTERLOCK (BTSI) S YSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with a BTSI system that
holds the transmission gear selector in PARK
unless the brakes are applied. To shift the
transmission out of PARK, the ignition must be
in the ON/RUN mode (engine running or not)
and the brake pedal must be pressed. The
brake pedal must also be pressed to shift from
NEUTRAL (N) into DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R)
when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low
speeds.
HYBRID TRANSMISSION
The transmission is controlled using a rotary
electronic gear selector located on the center
console. The transmission gear selector has
PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and LOW
shift positions. Using the LOW (L) position will
increase the rate of deceleration along with
increasing regeneration of power into the
vehicle’s High Voltage (HV) battery (in
comparison to the DRIVE position). The
transmission gear range (PRNDL) is displayed
both above the gear selector and in the
instrument cluster display. To select a gear
range, simply rotate the gear selector. Push
down on the gear selector, and then rotate it, to
access the L position. You must also press the
brake pedal to shift the transmission out of
PARK (or NEUTRAL, when the vehicle is
stopped). To shift past multiple gear ranges at
once (such as PARK to DRIVE), simply rotate the
gear selector to the appropriate detent. Select
the DRIVE range for normal driving.
NOTE:
In the event of a mismatch between the gear
selector position and the actual transmission
gear (for example, driver selects PARK while
driving), the transmission will shift into
NEUTRAL and the position indicator will blink
continuously until the selector is returned to the
proper position, or the requested shift can be
completed.
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE
when the accelerator pedal is released and the
vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on
the brake pedal when shifting between these
gears.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil-
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only
after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure
your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal
with the exception of shifting between
DRIVE and LOW. Shifting between DRIVE
and LOW can occur without any brake appli-
cation.
WARNING! (Continued)
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