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Driving your vehicle Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)
button in "ON" or while the engine
is running.
2. If the parking brake is applied
unlock the parking brake.
3. While pressing the brake pedal,
turn the ignition button "OFF".
䳜 For smart key equipped vehi
cles, the ignition switch can be
moved to "OFF" only when the
shift lever is in "P".
4. Change the gear shift lever to "N"
(Neutral) while pressing the brake
pedal and pushing "SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE" button or inserting,
pressing down a tool (e.g., flat
head screw-driver) into the
"SHIFT LOCK RELEASE" access
hole at the same time. Then, the
vehicle will move when external
force is applied.
䳜 With the exception of parking in
neutral gear, always park the
vehicle in "P" (Park) for safety and
engage the parking brake.
䳜 Before parking in "N" (Neutral)
gear, first make sure the parking
ground is level and flat. Do not
park in "N" gear on any slopes or
gradients.
If parked and left in "N", the vehi
cle may move and cause serious
damage and injury.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transmission will auto
matically shift, providing the best
fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing
another vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator fully, at
which time the transmission will
automatically downshift to the next
lower gear.
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
in motion, sports mode is selected
by pushing the shift lever from the
D (Drive) position into the manual
gate. To return to D (Drive) range
operation, push the shift lever back
into the main gate.
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