NOTE
When the selector lever is shifted from the N position to the D or R position while
neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode) is operating, a message is displayed
on the multi-information display and the warning beep is activated.
Cancelling neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode)
If any of the following operations is performed, neutral hold mode (automatic car
wash mode) is cancelled.
x
Switch the power switch ON.
x
The selector lever is shifted to the P position.
NOTE
Neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode) is cancelled automatically after
about 25 minutes have passed since it was operated, and the power switch is
switched OFF.
At this time, the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates and the shift position
changes to the P position.
Shift position restrictions
If you do any of the following operations, the shift position selection is restricted for
the purpose of safety.
Shift posi-
tion be-
fore oper-
ation
Operation/driving
conditions
Selector
lever oper-
ation
Shift posi-
tion after
operation
Action
N
The brake pedal is
not depressed while
the vehicle is stop-
ped.
Shift to R
or D posi-
tion
N
*1
Release accelerator pedal and depress brake
pedal.
Shift position changes to R or D.
The accelerator pedal
is depressed while
the vehicle is stop-
ped.
R/D
While driving (vehicle
speed of about 5
km/h (4 mph) or
faster)
Shift to P
position
N
Method 1 for resolving problem
Depress brake pedal so that vehicle speed is
less than about 5 km/h (3 mph).
Shift position changes to P.
Method 2 for resolving problem
Return selector lever to position (R or D)
before operating it.
Shift position changes to position before
operating selector lever.
When Driving
Shift Control System
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