Intended use of each shift position
Select the shift position depending on your purpose and situation.
Shift position Objective or function
P
Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid sys-
tem
R Reversing
N Neutral
D
Normal driving
(1)
S
S mode driving
(2)
(1)
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.
(2)
By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating force and engine
braking force.
When Driving
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