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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal driving.
You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle
shift switches.
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: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■ When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking
brake, and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
■ Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
● While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is oper-
ated without depressing the brake pedal, the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation
will be disabled.
● When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been changed to
the desired position by checking the shift position indicator provided on the instrument
cluster.
● The shift position cannot be changed from P to M directly.
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift position Objective or function
P Parking the vehicle/starting the engine <hybrid system>
R Reversing
N Neutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
D Normal driving*
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M M mode driving*
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(→P.30)
P position switch