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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
NOTE
When starting the engine after parking with a gear engaged, make sure that the
shift indicator indicates "N". Then, place the gearshift lever into "D" for forward
movement and "R" for backward movement.
While the engine is not running, you cannot shift gears by moving the gearshift
lever. Start the engine before you can shift gears.
On a slope, you can start the vehicle smoothly if you also use the hill start aid
(HSA). (Model with HSA)
When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running, the shift lock function
works for safety. You cannot move the gearshift lever from "N" to "D" or "R"
without depressing the brake pedal. When starting the vehicle, be sure to
operate the gearshift lever while keeping the brake pedal depressed.
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To Start Your Vehicle - on a Steep Slope
1. Firmly depress the brake pedal and make sure the parking brake lever is fully
pulled up.
2. Place the gearshift lever into "D" for forward movement and "R" for backward
movement while fully depressing the brake pedal with your right foot. (When
strong traction is required to start the vehicle, change to 1st start mode.)
3. Make sure that the shift indicator indicates the starting gear ("2" for forward
movement and "R" for backward movement), check the surrounding area to be
sure it is safe to move the vehicle, ease your right foot pressure off the brake
pedal, and slowly press the accelerator pedal.
4. After you feel the vehicle start moving, slowly release the parking brake lever and
start the vehicle.
WARNING
When moving a Smoother equipped vehicle from a standstill, you must control
the speed using only the accelerator pedal. Operate the accelerator pedal
carefully.
Do not operate the gearshift lever while depressing the accelerator pedal. The
vehicle may make a sudden start, possibly causing an accident.
The gear is in the process of being shifted while the shift indicator is flashing.
The vehicle may roll down on a slope because driving force is not transmitted to
the wheels.
Be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed until you see the shift indicator come
on steady.
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