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4-2. Driving procedures
ACC or ON for long periods of time when
the engine is not running.
If the engine is stopped with the shift
lever in a position other than P, the
engine switch will not be turned off but
instead be turned to ACC. Perform the
following procedure to turn the switch
off:
1 Check that the parking brake is set.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “Turn Power Off” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play and then press the engine
switch shortly and firmly once.
4 Check that “Turn Power Off” on the
multi-information display is off.
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce
noise, shift the shift lever to D 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.
■ Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to
inform the driver that the shift lever is in R.
■ To protect the transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is high, “Transmission Oil Temp. High
Stop in a Safe Place and See Owner’s Man-
ual” will be displayed on the multi-informa-
■ To prevent battery discharge
● Do not leave the engine switch in ACC
or ON for long periods of time without
the engine running.
● If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION
ON” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display while the engine is not run-
ning, the engine switch is not OFF. Exit
the vehicle after turning the engine
switch OFF.
● Do not stop the engine when the shift
lever is in a position other than P. If the
engine is stopped in another shift lever
position, the engine switch will not be
turned off but instead be turned to
ACC. If the vehicle is left in ACC, bat-
tery discharge may occur.
When stopping the engine with
the shift lever in a position other
than P
CVT (Continuously Variable
Transaxle)
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
10-speed sport sequential
shiftmatic mode driving
*2
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