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4-2. Driving procedures
*1
: Shifting to the D position allows the sys-
tem to select a gear suitable for the
driving conditions. Setting the shift lever
to the D position is recommended for
normal driving.
*2
: Selecting gear steps using the M posi-
tion achieves suitable engine braking
forces by operating the shift lever or
paddle shift switches.
■ Driving on a downhill
On declines, there may be case where the
vehicle shifts down automatically to obtain
engine braking. As a result of the down-
shifting, the engine speed may increase.
■ To protect the automatic transmission
● If the tires spin continually when the vehi-
cle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
or if the accelerator pedal is depressed
and released repeatedly while driving,
the automatic transmission temperature
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not stop the engine with the shift lever
in a position other than P or the shift
release button pressed. If the engine is
stopped with the shift lever in a position
other than P or the shift release button
pressed, the engine switch will not be
turned to OFF but instead remain ON. If
the vehicle is left in ON, battery dis-
charge may occur.
Automatic transmission
Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
tion
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehicle/starting
the engine
R Reversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the
power is not transmitted)
D
Normal driving
*1
M
M mode driving
*2
(P.201)
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